US Bridges

Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

Union Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 Mi. NW Int. 144 · Structure no. 055632545923511

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek in Union 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 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 231 by 2039. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpearsville RD
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location2.5 Mi. NW Int. 144
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.90844, -92.58443
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 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 traffic210 (2019)
Projected traffic231 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spearsville 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 December 2023.

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

About 210 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Spearsville RD over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.