VALENTINE BRIDGE R
Carrying VALENTINE BRIDGE R over LAFOURCHE BAYOU
0.01 MI N OF LA 1, Lafourche, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALENTINE BRIDGE R
The VALENTINE BRIDGE R bridge in Lafourche, Louisiana carries VALENTINE BRIDGE R over LAFOURCHE BAYOU. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 53.3 meters (175 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 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VALENTINE BRIDGE R 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1969
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 53.3 m (175 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Structure Number
- 022929355902801
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 1/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
- • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
VALENTINE BRIDGE R 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 VALENTINE BRIDGE R 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 VALENTINE BRIDGE R?
VALENTINE BRIDGE R in Lafourche, Louisiana has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALENTINE BRIDGE R inspected?
VALENTINE BRIDGE R'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. VALENTINE BRIDGE R 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 VALENTINE BRIDGE R?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for VALENTINE BRIDGE R.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALENTINE BRIDGE R?
VALENTINE BRIDGE R is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is VALENTINE BRIDGE R and does age affect safety?
VALENTINE BRIDGE R was built in 1969, making it 57 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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