US Bridges

LA0010 over Lawrence Creek

Good

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.46 Miles East of LA 16 · Structure no. 625900000620297

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,686
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Lawrence Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Lawrence Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,686 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,754 by 2041. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location2.46 Miles East of LA 16
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.84886, -90.1161
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 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 traffic10,686 (2021)
Projected traffic11,754 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Lawrence 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 10,686 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.