US Bridges

LA0010 over Caney Branch

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 M E of LA 1054 · Structure no. 625302770105311

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,335
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Caney Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Caney Branch in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,335 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,468 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesCaney Branch
Location0.8 M E of LA 1054
RouteState Highway 10
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.80151, -90.4315
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,335 (2021)
Projected traffic1,468 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Caney 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Caney Branch carry?

About 1,335 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.