FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Fairview St

Carrying Fairview St over VALCOURT COULEE

0.15 Mi S of Oak St., Vermilion, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Fairview St

The Fairview St bridge in Vermilion, Louisiana carries Fairview St over VALCOURT COULEE. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 12.6 metric tons.

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

How Fairview St compares

▼ 19.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Louisiana bridges
261
Bridges in Vermilion · 28 in Poor condition
Fairview St 12.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
26.3
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
6.8 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
035729586920831

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Fairview St 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 Fairview St 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 Fairview St?

Fairview St in Vermilion, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Fairview St inspected?

Fairview St'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 500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Fairview St 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 Fairview St?

Fairview St has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Fairview St?

Fairview St is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Fairview St and does age affect safety?

Fairview St was built in 1965, making it 61 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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