FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FALGOUT CANAL RD

Carrying FALGOUT CANAL RD over GRAND CAILLOU BAYOU

0.04 MI W OF LA 57, Terrebonne, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FALGOUT CANAL RD

The FALGOUT CANAL RD bridge in Terrebonne, Louisiana carries FALGOUT CANAL RD over GRAND CAILLOU BAYOU. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 126.8 meters (416 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 363 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 1/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.5 metric tons.

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

How FALGOUT CANAL RD compares

▼ 14.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Louisiana bridges
215
Bridges in Terrebonne · 23 in Poor condition
FALGOUT CANAL RD 17.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.1 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
5.0
Essentiality /15
12.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
126.8 m (416 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
363 vehicles/day
Structure Number
025529230904301

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • At 1/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

FALGOUT CANAL RD 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 FALGOUT CANAL RD against other structures in Terrebonne 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 FALGOUT CANAL RD?

FALGOUT CANAL RD in Terrebonne, Louisiana has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FALGOUT CANAL RD inspected?

FALGOUT CANAL 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 363 vehicles per day.

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

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

FALGOUT CANAL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FALGOUT CANAL RD?

FALGOUT CANAL RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FALGOUT CANAL RD and does age affect safety?

FALGOUT CANAL RD was built in 1976, making it 50 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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