FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US0084

Carrying US0084 over RED RIVER

1.49 M EAST OF LA 1, Red River, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US0084

The US0084 bridge in Red River, Louisiana carries US0084 over RED RIVER. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 817.5 meters (2682 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,296 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, 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 31.8 metric tons.

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

How US0084 compares

▼ 0.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Louisiana bridges
63
Bridges in Red River · 19 in Poor condition
US0084 31.8 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−1.5

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
817.5 m (2682 ft)
Deck Width
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,296 vehicles/day
Structure Number
044100210501491

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US0084 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 US0084 against other structures in Red River 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 US0084?

US0084 in Red River, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US0084 inspected?

US0084'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 8,296 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US0084 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 US0084?

US0084 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US0084?

US0084 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US0084 and does age affect safety?

US0084 was built in 1990, making it 36 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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