HAPPY TOWN ROAD
Carrying HAPPY TOWN ROAD over LITTLE ALABAMA BAYOU
SEC 111 T7S R8E, St. Martin, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HAPPY TOWN ROAD
The HAPPY TOWN ROAD bridge in St. Martin, Louisiana carries HAPPY TOWN ROAD over LITTLE ALABAMA BAYOU. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 34.4 meters (113 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HAPPY TOWN ROAD compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2001
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 5
- Structure Length
- 34.4 m (113 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.8 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000043614-00001
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HAPPY TOWN ROAD 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 HAPPY TOWN ROAD against other structures in St. Martin and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HAPPY TOWN ROAD?
HAPPY TOWN ROAD in St. Martin, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HAPPY TOWN ROAD inspected?
HAPPY TOWN ROAD'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HAPPY TOWN ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HAPPY TOWN ROAD?
HAPPY TOWN ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HAPPY TOWN ROAD?
HAPPY TOWN ROAD is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.
How old is HAPPY TOWN ROAD and does age affect safety?
HAPPY TOWN ROAD was built in 2001, making it 25 years old.
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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