US Bridges

LA0010 over Pushepatappa

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Miles East of LA 21 · Structure no. 625900470500004

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
771 ft
40 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Pushepatappa is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Pushepatappa 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 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 570 vehicles a day, projected to reach 627 by 2035. The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesPushepatappa
Location2.5 Miles East of LA 21
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.79272, -89.82579
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans40
Design loadHS 20
Structure length771 ft (235 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2015)
Projected traffic627 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Pushepatappa built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Pushepatappa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Pushepatappa carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is LA0010 over Pushepatappa?

The structure is 771 ft (235 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Pushepatappa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.