US Bridges

LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI East of LA 182 · Structure no. 034900320407441

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
3,283
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 3,283 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,611 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesBayou Wauksha
Location2.9 MI East of LA 182
RouteState Highway 10
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.70126, -92.0138
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,283 (2018)
Projected traffic3,611 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Bayou Wauksha built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha carry?

About 3,283 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Bayou Wauksha?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.