US Bridges

LA0010 over Railroad

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 Miles East of LA 1 at · Structure no. 613900000610277

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,874 ft
52 main spans
Daily traffic
5,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Railroad in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2041. The structure is 3,874 ft (1,180.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesRailroad
Location4.1 Miles East of LA 1 at
RouteState Highway 10
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72072, -91.40096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans52
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,874 ft (1,180.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2021)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Railroad carry?

About 5,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Railroad?

The structure is 3,874 ft (1,180.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.