US Bridges

LA0010 over Six Mile Creek

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.21 Mi. West of LA 463 · Structure no. 085800660305091

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
360 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
1,367
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Six Mile Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,367 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,503 by 2041. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1.21 Mi. West of LA 463
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.94327, -92.9537
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,367 (2021)
Projected traffic1,503 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Six Mile Creek 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 Six Mile Creek carry?

About 1,367 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.