FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA1100

Carrying LA1100 over CANAL

1.2 MI NORTH OF LA 98, Acadia, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA1100

The LA1100 bridge in Acadia, Louisiana carries LA1100 over CANAL. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 198 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 LA1100 compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
282
Bridges in Acadia · 25 in Poor condition
LA1100 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1976
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
22.3 m (73 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
198 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030103890201201

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA1100 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 LA1100 against other structures in Acadia 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 LA1100?

LA1100 in Acadia, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA1100 inspected?

LA1100'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 198 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA1100 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 LA1100?

LA1100 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA1100?

LA1100 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA1100 and does age affect safety?

LA1100 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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