US Bridges

LA0010 over Joseph Branch

Fair

St. Helena Parish, Louisiana · 0.68 M East of LA 43 · Structure no. 624600610800681

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,211
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Joseph Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Joseph Branch in St. Helena Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,211 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,732 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesJoseph Branch
Location0.68 M East of LA 43
RouteState Highway 10
CountySt. Helena Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.82729, -90.6601
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,211 (2021)
Projected traffic5,732 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Joseph Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Joseph Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Joseph Branch carry?

About 5,211 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Joseph Branch?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Joseph Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.