US Bridges

Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou

Good

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of LA 35 · Structure no. 032800000030462

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 66 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTheriot Rd.
CrossesQueue De Tortue Bayou
Location1.1 MI E of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.19864, -92.24995
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2020)
Projected traffic72 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Theriot Rd. over Queue De Tortue Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.