US Bridges

Theo Road over Creek

FairPosted for load

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI E of Panchovillerd · Structure no. 072730217923861

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theo Road over Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Theo Road over Creek in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesTheo Road
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI E of Panchovillerd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.36262, -92.64301
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2019)
Projected traffic52 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Theo Road over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theo Road over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Theo Road over Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Theo Road over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Theo Road over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.