FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S CAROLLTON AVE

Carrying S CAROLLTON AVE over WASHINGTON.AVE.CANAL

.2 MI N.OF AIRLINE H, Orleans, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S CAROLLTON AVE

The S CAROLLTON AVE bridge in Orleans, Louisiana carries S CAROLLTON AVE over WASHINGTON.AVE.CANAL. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 21.6 meters (71 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.8 metric tons.

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

How S CAROLLTON AVE compares

▼ 13.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Louisiana bridges
382
Bridges in Orleans · 32 in Poor condition
S CAROLLTON AVE 18.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
18.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
21.6 m (71 ft)
Deck Width
45.8 m (150 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
023629579900661

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S CAROLLTON AVE 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 S CAROLLTON AVE against other structures in Orleans 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 S CAROLLTON AVE?

S CAROLLTON AVE in Orleans, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S CAROLLTON AVE inspected?

S CAROLLTON AVE'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. S CAROLLTON AVE 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 S CAROLLTON AVE?

S CAROLLTON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S CAROLLTON AVE?

S CAROLLTON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is S CAROLLTON AVE and does age affect safety?

S CAROLLTON AVE was built in 1954, making it 72 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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