FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Chestnut Rd.

Carrying Chestnut Rd. over ROBINS CANAL

3.6 Mi. East of LA 3093, Vermilion, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Chestnut Rd.

The Chestnut Rd. bridge in Vermilion, Louisiana carries Chestnut Rd. over ROBINS CANAL. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 118 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.2 metric tons.

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

How Chestnut Rd. compares

▲ 2.9
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Louisiana bridges
261
Bridges in Vermilion · 28 in Poor condition
Chestnut Rd. 35.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
118 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035700000030463

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Chestnut 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 Chestnut Rd. against other structures in Vermilion 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 Chestnut Rd.?

Chestnut Rd. in Vermilion, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Chestnut Rd. inspected?

Chestnut 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 118 vehicles per day.

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

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

Chestnut Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Chestnut Rd.?

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

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

Chestnut Rd. was built in 2016, making it 10 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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