US Bridges

LA 641 over I-10

Good

St. James Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 M N of US 61 · Structure no. 614708470206501

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,584 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
6,427
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 641 over I-10 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA 641 over I-10 in St. James Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 6,427 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,069 by 2041. The structure is 1,584 ft (482.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA 641
CrossesI-10
Location3.4 M N of US 61
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.1212, -90.68209
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,584 ft (482.8 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,427 (2021)
Projected traffic7,069 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA 641 over I-10 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 641 over I-10 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA 641 over I-10 carry?

About 6,427 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA 641 over I-10?

The structure is 1,584 ft (482.8 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA 641 over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.