US Bridges

LA0010 over Hammer Creek

Good

West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 7.25 MI E of US 61 · Structure no. 616300610409831

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
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 is a concrete culvert carrying LA0010 over Hammer 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 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 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 32 ft wide.

CarriesLA0010
CrossesHammer Creek
Location7.25 MI E of US 61
RouteState Highway 10
Coordinates30.84388, -91.28392
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 built?

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

What condition is LA0010 over Hammer Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does LA0010 over Hammer Creek carry?

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

How long is LA0010 over Hammer Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns LA0010 over Hammer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.