US Bridges

LA0010 over Mississippi River

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 6.5 Miles East of LA1 Bus · Structure no. 613900000610283

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,043 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Mississippi River in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2041. The structure is 2,043 ft (622.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesMississippi River
Location6.5 Miles East of LA1 Bus
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.71694, -91.36279
Functional classRural 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,043 ft (622.7 m)
Longest span290 ft (88.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2021)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Mississippi River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Mississippi River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Mississippi River carry?

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

How long is LA0010 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 2,043 ft (622.7 m) long with a longest span of 290 ft (88.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.