US Bridges

LA0010 over Beaver Branch

Good

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 1.70 Mi. East of LA 37 · Structure no. 624600000620318

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,514
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Beaver Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Beaver Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,514 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBeaver Branch
Location1.70 Mi. East of LA 37
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.82446, -90.64186
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,514 (2021)
Projected traffic1,665 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Beaver Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Beaver Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Beaver Branch carry?

About 1,514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Beaver Branch?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Beaver Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.