FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JEWELLA AVE

Carrying JEWELLA AVE over MOPAC RAILROAD

0.5 MI. N. OF LA 511, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JEWELLA AVE

The JEWELLA AVE bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries JEWELLA AVE over MOPAC RAILROAD. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 469.7 meters (1541 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,514 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How JEWELLA AVE compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
JEWELLA AVE 20.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.0
Serviceability /30
16.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
469.7 m (1541 ft)
Deck Width
21.4 m (70 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,514 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040932270934781

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JEWELLA AVE 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 JEWELLA AVE 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 JEWELLA AVE?

JEWELLA AVE in Caddo, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JEWELLA AVE inspected?

JEWELLA AVE'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 7,514 vehicles per day.

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

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

JEWELLA AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JEWELLA AVE?

JEWELLA AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is JEWELLA AVE and does age affect safety?

JEWELLA AVE was built in 1982, making it 44 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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