FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rue Des Babineaux

Carrying Rue Des Babineaux over ILE Des Cannes Coulee

0.7 MI. W. OF LA 93, Lafayette, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rue Des Babineaux

The Rue Des Babineaux bridge in Lafayette, Louisiana carries Rue Des Babineaux over ILE Des Cannes Coulee. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 22.9 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 238 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.2 metric tons.

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

How Rue Des Babineaux compares

▲ 6.9
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Louisiana bridges
323
Bridges in Lafayette · 25 in Poor condition
Rue Des Babineaux 39.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
22.9 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
238 vehicles/day
Structure Number
032800000030119

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Rue Des Babineaux 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 Rue Des Babineaux against other structures in Lafayette 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 Rue Des Babineaux?

Rue Des Babineaux in Lafayette, Louisiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rue Des Babineaux inspected?

Rue Des Babineaux'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 238 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Rue Des Babineaux 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 Rue Des Babineaux?

Rue Des Babineaux has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rue Des Babineaux?

Rue Des Babineaux is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Rue Des Babineaux and does age affect safety?

Rue Des Babineaux was built in 2013, making it 13 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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