US Bridges

LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib.

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.64 Mi. East of LA 377 · Structure no. 085800660313421

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,773
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib. is a steel culvert carrying LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib. in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 2,773 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 144 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesTen Mile Creek Trib.
Location3.64 Mi. East of LA 377
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.89073, -92.8339
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width144 ft (43.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,773 (2021)
Projected traffic3,050 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 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 Ten Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib. 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 Ten Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,773 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 144 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Ten Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.