US Bridges

LA0010 over Hogpen Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · .2 MI East of LA 467 · Structure no. 085800000043052

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Hogpen Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Hogpen Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 1,934 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,127 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLA0010
CrossesHogpen Branch
Location.2 MI East of LA 467
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates31.02904, -93.2153
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2021)
Projected traffic2,127 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 Hogpen Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Hogpen Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Hogpen Branch carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Hogpen Branch?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Hogpen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.