US Bridges

Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 4.90MI East of LA 377 · Structure no. 070230469925261

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
535 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 209 by 2039. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPalestine RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location4.90MI East of LA 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.78341, -92.87681
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2019)
Projected traffic209 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palestine RD over Ten Mile 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Palestine RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.