TOUSSANT FORET BR
Carrying TOUSSANT FORET BR over PETIT CAILLOU BAYOU
0002 LOG MI FROM IN, Terrebonne, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TOUSSANT FORET BR
The TOUSSANT FORET BR bridge in Terrebonne, Louisiana carries TOUSSANT FORET BR over PETIT CAILLOU BAYOU. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,339 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TOUSSANT FORET BR compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Last Reconstructed
- 2009
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 48.8 m (160 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,339 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 025529243903641
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TOUSSANT FORET BR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare TOUSSANT FORET BR against other structures in Terrebonne and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TOUSSANT FORET BR?
TOUSSANT FORET BR in Terrebonne, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TOUSSANT FORET BR inspected?
TOUSSANT FORET BR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,339 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TOUSSANT FORET BR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TOUSSANT FORET BR?
TOUSSANT FORET BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TOUSSANT FORET BR?
TOUSSANT FORET BR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is TOUSSANT FORET BR and does age affect safety?
TOUSSANT FORET BR was built in 1965, making it 61 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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