LA0010 over Blue Branch
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI East of LA 463 · Structure no. 085800660307171
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 246 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,027
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0010 over Blue Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Blue Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,027 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,229 by 2041. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0010 over Blue Branch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0010 over Blue 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 Blue Branch carry?
About 2,027 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0010 over Blue Branch?
The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0010 over Blue Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.