US Bridges

Weldon RD over Toro Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI East of Fisher · Structure no. 084331310932301

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weldon RD over Toro Creek is a concrete slab carrying Weldon RD over Toro Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWeldon RD
CrossesToro Creek
Location3.5 MI East of Fisher
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.51686, -93.3844
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2042
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 Weldon RD over Toro Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Weldon 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 Weldon RD over Toro Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Weldon RD over Toro Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Weldon RD over Toro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.