FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEADOW LANE

Carrying MEADOW LANE over BRUSHY BAYOU

0.22 MI W OF US 171, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEADOW LANE

The MEADOW LANE bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries MEADOW LANE over BRUSHY BAYOU. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 culvert 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 48.6 metric tons.

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

How MEADOW LANE compares

▲ 16.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
MEADOW LANE 48.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1956
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
16.1 m (53 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040932271934711

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MEADOW LANE 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 MEADOW LANE 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 MEADOW LANE?

MEADOW LANE in Caddo, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEADOW LANE inspected?

MEADOW LANE'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

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

MEADOW LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOW LANE?

MEADOW LANE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MEADOW LANE and does age affect safety?

MEADOW LANE was built in 1956, making it 70 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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