US Bridges

LA0010 over Jasper Creek

FairPosted for load

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 0.16 MI E of US 61 · Structure no. 616300610402731

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,761
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Jasper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0010 over Jasper Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,037 by 2041. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA0010
CrossesJasper Creek
Location0.16 MI E of US 61
RouteState Highway 10
CountyWest Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78968, -91.37411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2021)
Projected traffic3,037 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$670,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Jasper Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0010 over Jasper 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Jasper Creek carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Jasper Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Jasper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.