US Bridges

LA0010 over Alligator Bayou

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 2.27 Miles West of US 61 · Structure no. 616300000610281

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
671 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,763
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Alligator Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Alligator Bayou in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,763 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,339 by 2041. The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLA0010
CrossesAlligator Bayou
Location2.27 Miles West of US 61
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.73325, -91.3251
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length671 ft (204.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,763 (2021)
Projected traffic6,339 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 Alligator Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Alligator Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Alligator Bayou carry?

About 5,763 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Alligator Bayou?

The structure is 671 ft (204.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Alligator Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.