US Bridges

LA0010 over Bogue Lusa Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 00.04 East of LA 62 · Structure no. 625900000620289

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,765
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Bogue Lusa Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Bogue Lusa Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 5,765 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,341 by 2041. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesBogue Lusa Creek
Location00.04 East of LA 62
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.86813, -90.0028
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,765 (2021)
Projected traffic6,341 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Bogue Lusa Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Bogue Lusa 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 Bogue Lusa Creek carry?

About 5,765 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Bogue Lusa Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Bogue Lusa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.