US Bridges

LA0010 over Tchefuncte River

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1 Mile West of LA 450 · Structure no. 625900000620276

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Tchefuncte River is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Tchefuncte River in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,333 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,466 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesTchefuncte River
Location1 Mile West of LA 450
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.81942, -90.29077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,333 (2021)
Projected traffic1,466 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Tchefuncte River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Tchefuncte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Tchefuncte River carry?

About 1,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Tchefuncte River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Tchefuncte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.