FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA3094

Carrying LA3094 over TWELVE MILE BAYOU

.9 MI NORTH OF LA 173, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA3094

The LA3094 bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries LA3094 over TWELVE MILE BAYOU. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 174.3 meters (572 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,003 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 29.8 metric tons.

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

How LA3094 compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
LA3094 29.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.6
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
174.3 m (572 ft)
Deck Width
20.9 m (69 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,003 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040900250900911

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

LA3094 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 LA3094 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 LA3094?

LA3094 in Caddo, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA3094 inspected?

LA3094'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 14,003 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA3094 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 LA3094?

LA3094 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA3094?

LA3094 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA3094 and does age affect safety?

LA3094 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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