US Bridges

LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI West of LA 558 · Structure no. 055601540301981

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
651
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 651 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 716 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location3.0 MI West of LA 558
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.9321, -92.5878
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic651 (2021)
Projected traffic716 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 651 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.