HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN
Carrying HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN over CANAL #3
0.0MI.FROM VETERANS, Jefferson, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN
The HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN bridge in Jefferson, Louisiana carries HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN over CANAL #3. It was built in 1971, making it 55 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 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 culvert 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1971
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 7.9 m (26 ft)
- Deck Width
- 60.3 m (198 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 022630003901081
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN 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 HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN 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 HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN?
HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN in Jefferson, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN inspected?
HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN'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. HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN 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 HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN?
HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN?
HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN and does age affect safety?
HOUMA BLVD/VETERAN was built in 1971, making it 55 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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