I0010 over Bayou Teche
GoodSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 5.9 Mi. East of I-49 · Structure no. 035004500601411
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50,425
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Bayou Teche is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Bayou Teche in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 50,425 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,467 by 2041. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I0010 over Bayou Teche built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is I0010 over Bayou Teche 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I0010 over Bayou Teche carry?
About 50,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Bayou Teche?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Bayou Teche?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.