FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Puma Rd.

Carrying Puma Rd. over Coulee

0.1 MI S of LA 1119, Acadia, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Puma Rd.

The Puma Rd. bridge in Acadia, Louisiana carries Puma Rd. over Coulee. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

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

How Puma Rd. compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
282
Bridges in Acadia · 25 in Poor condition
Puma Rd. 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
15.1 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
96 vehicles/day
Structure Number
030130074923471

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Puma Rd. 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 Puma Rd. 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 Puma Rd.?

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

How often is Puma Rd. inspected?

Puma 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 96 vehicles per day.

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

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

Puma Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Puma Rd.?

Puma Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Puma Rd. and does age affect safety?

Puma Rd. 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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