FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH BROOKWOOD

Carrying SOUTH BROOKWOOD over BROOKWOOD DITCH

1.0 MILE EAST OF US 171, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH BROOKWOOD

The SOUTH BROOKWOOD bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries SOUTH BROOKWOOD over BROOKWOOD DITCH. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 826 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 culvert at 8/9. 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 44.4 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH BROOKWOOD compares

▲ 12.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
SOUTH BROOKWOOD 44.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
14.0 m (46 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
826 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040900000300179

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH BROOKWOOD 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 SOUTH BROOKWOOD against other structures in Caddo 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 SOUTH BROOKWOOD?

SOUTH BROOKWOOD in Caddo, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH BROOKWOOD inspected?

SOUTH BROOKWOOD'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 826 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SOUTH BROOKWOOD 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 SOUTH BROOKWOOD?

SOUTH BROOKWOOD has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH BROOKWOOD?

SOUTH BROOKWOOD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH BROOKWOOD and does age affect safety?

SOUTH BROOKWOOD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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