Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of Sam Cloud RD · Structure no. 070230510924101
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 91 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Quave RD over Cherrywinche Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.