US Bridges

LA0010 over Pearl River

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 1.4MI East of LA 10/LA 21 · Structure no. 625900000620288

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
3,222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Pearl River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Pearl River in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2037. The structure is 3,222 ft (982.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesPearl River
Location1.4MI East of LA 10/LA 21
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.79245, -89.82603
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3 (+37 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,222 ft (982.1 m)
Longest span426 ft (129.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2017)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2037
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Pearl River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Pearl River carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Pearl River?

The structure is 3,222 ft (982.1 m) long with a longest span of 426 ft (129.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.