US Bridges

LA0724 over I0010

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · .84 Mi. North of US 90 · Structure no. 032808283200881

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,839
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0724 over I0010 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0724 over I0010 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,839 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,022 by 2041. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0724
CrossesI0010
Location.84 Mi. North of US 90
RouteState Highway 724
Coordinates30.24712, -92.1421
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,839 (2021)
Projected traffic2,022 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0724 over I0010 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0724 over I0010 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0724 over I0010 carry?

About 1,839 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0724 over I0010?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0724 over I0010?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.