FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S TENTH ST

Carrying S TENTH ST over CANEY CREEK

0.1 MILES SOUTH OF LA 383, Allen, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S TENTH ST

The S TENTH ST bridge in Allen, Louisiana carries S TENTH ST over CANEY CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 284 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How S TENTH ST compares

▼ 6.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Louisiana bridges
178
Bridges in Allen · 22 in Poor condition
S TENTH ST 26.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.9
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
26.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
284 vehicles/day
Structure Number
070230289925071

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S TENTH ST is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare S TENTH ST against other structures in Allen and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for S TENTH ST?

S TENTH ST in Allen, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S TENTH ST inspected?

S TENTH ST's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 284 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S TENTH ST is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S TENTH ST?

S TENTH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S TENTH ST?

S TENTH ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is S TENTH ST and does age affect safety?

S TENTH ST was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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