US Bridges

Thomas RD over Tyson Branch

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles North of LA 168 · Structure no. 040932587935961

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas RD over Tyson Branch is a concrete slab carrying Thomas RD over Tyson Branch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas RD
CrossesTyson Branch
Location0.6 Miles North of LA 168
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.9777, -93.99452
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas RD over Tyson Branch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thomas RD over Tyson Branch 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Thomas RD over Tyson Branch carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Thomas RD over Tyson Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas RD over Tyson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.