FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US0079

Carrying US0079 over CREEK

1.76M EAST OF LA 159, Webster, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US0079

The US0079 bridge in Webster, Louisiana carries US0079 over CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,942 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 culvert at 5/9. 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 29.5 metric tons.

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

How US0079 compares

▼ 2.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Louisiana bridges
194
Bridges in Webster · 48 in Poor condition
US0079 29.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.4
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
27.3 m (90 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,942 vehicles/day
Structure Number
046000270401761

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US0079 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 US0079 against other structures in Webster 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 US0079?

US0079 in Webster, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US0079 inspected?

US0079'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 9,942 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US0079 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 US0079?

US0079 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US0079?

US0079 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US0079 and does age affect safety?

US0079 was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.

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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