I0010 over Bayou Choctaw
FairWest Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · I0010 · Structure no. 616104500803832
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,644
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0010 over Bayou Choctaw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I0010 over Bayou Choctaw in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 41,644 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,808 by 2041. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I0010 over Bayou Choctaw built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0010 over Bayou Choctaw 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I0010 over Bayou Choctaw carry?
About 41,644 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I0010 over Bayou Choctaw?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I0010 over Bayou Choctaw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.