US Bridges

Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mile West of LA 462 · Structure no. 084030563924821

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesTen Mile RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location0.25 Mile West of LA 462
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.93866, -92.8035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile 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 November 2023.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ten Mile RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.