US Bridges

LA0010 over Gorman Creek

Fair

Washington Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 M East of LA 450 · Structure no. 625902770304601

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,478
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Gorman Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0010 over Gorman Creek in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 59 ft (18 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
CrossesGorman Creek
Location3.5 M East of LA 450
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWashington Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.83331, -90.2282
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 Gorman Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Gorman Creek 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 Gorman Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0010 over Gorman Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Gorman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.