US Bridges

Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.73 MI NW of LA 115 · Structure no. 032030541921901

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBayou Toureau Rd.
CrossesTaureau Bayou
Location0.73 MI NW of LA 115
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.90045, -92.3157
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 inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 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 traffic15 (2021)
Projected traffic16 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bayou Toureau Rd. over Taureau Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.