FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Gilliam Scotts Slu

Carrying Gilliam Scotts Slu over TRIBUTARY TO KELLY BAYOU

1.6 MI S OF INT 531, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Gilliam Scotts Slu

The Gilliam Scotts Slu bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries Gilliam Scotts Slu over TRIBUTARY TO KELLY BAYOU. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 59 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 20.7 metric tons.

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

How Gilliam Scotts Slu 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
Gilliam Scotts Slu 20.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
72.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
32.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
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
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
59 vehicles/day
Structure Number
040932583935131

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Gilliam Scotts Slu 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 Gilliam Scotts Slu 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 Gilliam Scotts Slu?

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

How often is Gilliam Scotts Slu inspected?

Gilliam Scotts Slu'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 59 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Gilliam Scotts Slu 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 Gilliam Scotts Slu?

Gilliam Scotts Slu has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Gilliam Scotts Slu?

Gilliam Scotts Slu is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Gilliam Scotts Slu and does age affect safety?

Gilliam Scotts Slu was built in 1980, making it 46 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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