PARISH RD 688
Carrying PARISH RD 688 over BOSTON CANAL
0.6 MI W. OF LA 331, Vermilion, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARISH RD 688
The PARISH RD 688 bridge in Vermilion, Louisiana carries PARISH RD 688 over BOSTON CANAL. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 19.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARISH RD 688 compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1967
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 23.5 m (77 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.7 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 150 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 035708573600801
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PARISH RD 688 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 PARISH RD 688 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 PARISH RD 688?
PARISH RD 688 in Vermilion, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARISH RD 688 inspected?
PARISH RD 688'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 150 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARISH RD 688 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 PARISH RD 688?
PARISH RD 688 has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARISH RD 688?
PARISH RD 688 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is PARISH RD 688 and does age affect safety?
PARISH RD 688 was built in 1967, making it 59 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.
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