US Bridges

LA0010 over Stevens Branch

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 Miles East of LA 450 · Structure no. 625902770303111

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,478
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Stevens Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Stevens Branch in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,478 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,625 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesStevens Branch
Location2.0 Miles East of LA 450
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.81955, -90.2436
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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,478 (2021)
Projected traffic1,625 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Stevens Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Stevens Branch 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 Stevens Branch carry?

About 1,478 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Stevens Branch?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Stevens Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.