FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TERRY PKWY

Carrying TERRY PKWY over INDUSTRY CANAL

0.1MI.N.OF BELLCHASE, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TERRY PKWY

The TERRY PKWY bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries TERRY PKWY over INDUSTRY CANAL. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.9 metric tons.

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

How TERRY PKWY compares

▼ 6.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 31%
Lower load rating than 69% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
TERRY PKWY 25.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.6
Serviceability /30
24.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
25.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
022629535900191

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

TERRY PKWY is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare TERRY PKWY against other structures in Jefferson 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 TERRY PKWY?

TERRY PKWY in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TERRY PKWY inspected?

TERRY PKWY's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TERRY PKWY is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for TERRY PKWY?

TERRY PKWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TERRY PKWY?

TERRY PKWY is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TERRY PKWY and does age affect safety?

TERRY PKWY was built in 1974, making it 52 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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