US Bridges

Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd

PoorPosted for load

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · Tobe Nabours Road · Structure no. 084331322933751

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd is a concrete slab carrying Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesTobe Nabours RD
CrossesTrib.Toledo Bd
LocationTobe Nabours Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.53657, -93.6247
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating19.6 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$168,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Tobe Nabours RD over Trib.Toledo Bd?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.