FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LIVE OAK BLVD

Carrying LIVE OAK BLVD over CRAWFISH CANAL

1.0 M NW OF US 90, Jefferson, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LIVE OAK BLVD

The LIVE OAK BLVD bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries LIVE OAK BLVD over CRAWFISH CANAL. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.2 meters (76 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 28.5 metric tons.

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

How LIVE OAK BLVD compares

▼ 3.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 37%
Lower load rating than 63% of Louisiana bridges
379
Bridges in Jefferson · 16 in Poor condition
LIVE OAK BLVD 28.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
28.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.2 m (76 ft)
Deck Width
11.9 m (39 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022629566901421

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.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LIVE OAK BLVD 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 LIVE OAK BLVD 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 LIVE OAK BLVD?

LIVE OAK BLVD in Jefferson, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LIVE OAK BLVD inspected?

LIVE OAK BLVD'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LIVE OAK BLVD 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 LIVE OAK BLVD?

LIVE OAK BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LIVE OAK BLVD?

LIVE OAK BLVD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LIVE OAK BLVD and does age affect safety?

LIVE OAK BLVD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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