FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PIERREMONT AVE

Carrying PIERREMONT AVE over BAYOU PIERRE

0.8 MI WEST OF LA 1, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PIERREMONT AVE

The PIERREMONT AVE bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries PIERREMONT AVE over BAYOU PIERRE. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 46.0 meters (151 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 14,451 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 26.9 metric tons.

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

How PIERREMONT AVE compares

▼ 5.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 33%
Lower load rating than 67% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
PIERREMONT AVE 26.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.8
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
46.0 m (151 ft)
Deck Width
18.2 m (60 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
14,451 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040932273934411

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

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

PIERREMONT AVE in Caddo, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PIERREMONT AVE inspected?

PIERREMONT 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 14,451 vehicles per day.

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

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

PIERREMONT AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PIERREMONT AVE?

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

How old is PIERREMONT AVE and does age affect safety?

PIERREMONT AVE was built in 1985, making it 41 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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