US Bridges

I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy

Fair

St. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 13.6 MI East of LA 347 · Structure no. 035004500619091

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
690 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
42,449
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 42,449 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,693 by 2041. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesI0010
CrossesE. Atchafalaya Fldy
Location13.6 MI East of LA 347
RouteInterstate 10
Coordinates30.36295, -91.64668
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,449 (2021)
Projected traffic46,693 by 2041
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy 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 I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy carry?

About 42,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns I0010 over E. Atchafalaya Fldy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.