US Bridges

Plainview RD over Toro Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.65 Mi. East of US 171 · Structure no. 084331253932471

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plainview RD over Toro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Plainview RD over Toro Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPlainview RD
CrossesToro Creek
Location2.65 Mi. East of US 171
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.4216, -93.4116
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 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 traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic440 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Plainview RD over Toro Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plainview RD over Toro Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Plainview RD over Toro Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Plainview RD over Toro Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Plainview RD over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.