FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK

Carrying LAKE FAUSSE ST PK over LAKE FAUSSE POINT

.16 MI S of Levee Rd, St. Martin, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAKE FAUSSE ST PK

The LAKE FAUSSE ST PK bridge in St. Martin, Louisiana carries LAKE FAUSSE ST PK over LAKE FAUSSE POINT. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 16 sections, stretching 93.0 meters (305 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 66 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.6 metric tons.

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

How LAKE FAUSSE ST PK compares

▼ 16.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Louisiana bridges
116
Bridges in St. Martin · 10 in Poor condition
LAKE FAUSSE ST PK 15.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
15.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
16
Structure Length
93.0 m (305 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Park/Forest/Reservation
Avg Daily Traffic
66 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035030037913641

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK 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 LAKE FAUSSE ST PK against other structures in St. Martin 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 LAKE FAUSSE ST PK?

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK in St. Martin, Louisiana has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAKE FAUSSE ST PK inspected?

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK'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 66 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAKE FAUSSE ST PK 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 LAKE FAUSSE ST PK?

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAKE FAUSSE ST PK?

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.

How old is LAKE FAUSSE ST PK and does age affect safety?

LAKE FAUSSE ST PK was built in 1980, making it 46 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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