US Bridges

Townsley RD over Deer Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 MI SW of LA 26 · Structure no. 070630473931031

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Townsley RD over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying Townsley RD over Deer Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTownsley RD
CrossesDeer Creek
Location2.6 MI SW of LA 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.78855, -93.1723
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic385 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Townsley RD over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Townsley RD over Deer 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Townsley RD over Deer Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Townsley RD over Deer Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Townsley RD over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.