FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OAKPOINT RD

Carrying OAKPOINT RD over BAYOU POINTE AU CHENE

0.01 M WEST OF LA 665, Lafourche, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OAKPOINT RD

The OAKPOINT RD bridge in Lafourche, Louisiana carries OAKPOINT RD over BAYOU POINTE AU CHENE. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.0 meters (95 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 497 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.

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

How OAKPOINT RD compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Louisiana bridges
130
Bridges in Lafourche · 21 in Poor condition
OAKPOINT RD 21.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.6
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.0 m (95 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
497 vehicles/day
Structure Number
022929263902761

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OAKPOINT RD 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 OAKPOINT RD against other structures in Lafourche 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 OAKPOINT RD?

OAKPOINT RD in Lafourche, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OAKPOINT RD inspected?

OAKPOINT RD'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 497 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OAKPOINT RD 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 OAKPOINT RD?

OAKPOINT RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OAKPOINT RD?

OAKPOINT RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OAKPOINT RD and does age affect safety?

OAKPOINT RD 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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