LA0010 over Bayou Morris
PoorPosted for loadPointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 M E of LA 417&LA 10 · Structure no. 613902190603121
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over Bayou Morris is a concrete frame carrying LA0010 over Bayou Morris in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over Bayou Morris built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010 over Bayou Morris in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0010 over Bayou Morris carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over Bayou Morris?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over Bayou Morris?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.