US Bridges

Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI South LA 34 · Structure no. 053732457914901

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
341 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1999. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesToney Bayou RD
CrossesToney Bayou
Location1.0 MI South LA 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47648, -92.13492
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1979)
Projected traffic143 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Toney Bayou RD over Toney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.