US Bridges

LA0010 over Glade Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 10.71 MI East of LA 467 · Structure no. 085800660209711

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,673
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Glade Branch is a steel culvert carrying LA0010 over Glade Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,673 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesGlade Branch
Location10.71 MI East of LA 467
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.96434, -93.0747
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,673 (2021)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Glade Branch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Glade 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Glade Branch carry?

About 1,673 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Glade Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Glade Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.