US Bridges

Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 MI East of LA 377 · Structure no. 070230514925191

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2039. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTom Jeff RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.8 MI East of LA 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.85439, -92.86335
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 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 traffic180 (2019)
Projected traffic198 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tom Jeff 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 Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Tom Jeff RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.