FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0095

Carrying LA0095 over DRAINAGE CANAL

2.88 MI NORTH OF LA 35, Acadia, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0095

The LA0095 bridge in Acadia, Louisiana carries LA0095 over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,035 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How LA0095 compares

▲ 8.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Louisiana bridges
282
Bridges in Acadia · 25 in Poor condition
LA0095 40.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
20.1
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,035 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030103920102881

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.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

LA0095 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 LA0095 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 LA0095?

LA0095 in Acadia, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0095 inspected?

LA0095'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 1,035 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0095 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 LA0095?

LA0095 has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0095?

LA0095 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0095 and does age affect safety?

LA0095 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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