FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old Arcadia Rd

Carrying Old Arcadia Rd over CROWS CREEK

3.4 MI S OF LA 518, Claiborne, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old Arcadia Rd

The Old Arcadia Rd bridge in Claiborne, Louisiana carries Old Arcadia Rd over CROWS CREEK. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 265 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.3 metric tons.

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

How Old Arcadia Rd compares

▲ 2.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Louisiana bridges
148
Bridges in Claiborne · 37 in Poor condition
Old Arcadia Rd 34.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
27.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
041400000301216

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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old Arcadia Rd 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 Old Arcadia Rd against other structures in Claiborne 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 Old Arcadia Rd?

Old Arcadia Rd in Claiborne, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old Arcadia Rd inspected?

Old Arcadia Rd'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 265 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old Arcadia Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Old Arcadia Rd?

Old Arcadia Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old Arcadia Rd?

Old Arcadia Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Old Arcadia Rd and does age affect safety?

Old Arcadia Rd was built in 2010, making it 16 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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