FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OFF HIGHWAY 27

Carrying OFF HIGHWAY 27 over ROADSIDE CANAL

POOLS 1A/1B, Cameron, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OFF HIGHWAY 27

The OFF HIGHWAY 27 bridge in Cameron, Louisiana carries OFF HIGHWAY 27 over ROADSIDE CANAL. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 58 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How OFF HIGHWAY 27 compares

▲ 3.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Louisiana bridges
58
Bridges in Cameron · 13 in Poor condition
OFF HIGHWAY 27 35.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−8.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
Bureau of Fish and Wildlife
Avg Daily Traffic
58 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000043640-00109

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, 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 OFF HIGHWAY 27 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 OFF HIGHWAY 27 against other structures in Cameron 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 OFF HIGHWAY 27?

OFF HIGHWAY 27 in Cameron, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OFF HIGHWAY 27 inspected?

OFF HIGHWAY 27'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 58 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OFF HIGHWAY 27 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 OFF HIGHWAY 27?

OFF HIGHWAY 27 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OFF HIGHWAY 27?

OFF HIGHWAY 27 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Fish and Wildlife.

How old is OFF HIGHWAY 27 and does age affect safety?

OFF HIGHWAY 27 was built in 1985, making it 41 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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