W.Dale Plantation
Carrying W.Dale Plantation over B. PIERRE,PH RD 402
3.0 MI W OF LA1, Red River, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: W.Dale Plantation
The W.Dale Plantation bridge in Red River, Louisiana carries W.Dale Plantation over B. PIERRE,PH RD 402. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1974, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 15 sections, stretching 71.0 meters (233 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12 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 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How W.Dale Plantation compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1963
- Last Reconstructed
- 1974
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 15
- Structure Length
- 71.0 m (233 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.3 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 12 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 044132104933141
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
How to read this record
W.Dale Plantation is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare W.Dale Plantation 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 W.Dale Plantation?
W.Dale Plantation in Red River, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is W.Dale Plantation inspected?
W.Dale Plantation'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 12 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W.Dale Plantation is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for W.Dale Plantation?
W.Dale Plantation has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining W.Dale Plantation?
W.Dale Plantation is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is W.Dale Plantation and does age affect safety?
W.Dale Plantation was built in 1963, making it 63 years old and last reconstructed in 1974.
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.
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