US Bridges

LA0010 over Portage Canal #1

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Miles North of Main S · Structure no. 613900000610280

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,563
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Portage Canal #1 is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Portage Canal #1 in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,563 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,019 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesPortage Canal #1
Location2.2 Miles North of Main S
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.70408, -91.46044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,563 (2021)
Projected traffic5,019 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Portage Canal #1 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Portage Canal #1 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Portage Canal #1 carry?

About 4,563 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Portage Canal #1?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Portage Canal #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.