US Bridges

LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib

Fair

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 6.41 MI E of US 61 · Structure no. 616300610408991

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib 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 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,743 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesLA0010
CrossesHammer Creek Trib
Location6.41 MI E of US 61
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.84592, -91.29773
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2021)
Projected traffic1,743 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Hammer Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.