FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old Arcadia Rd

Carrying Old Arcadia Rd over TRIB TO COOLEY BRANCH

0.3 MI E OF HWY 79, Webster, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old Arcadia Rd

The Old Arcadia Rd bridge in Webster, Louisiana carries Old Arcadia Rd over TRIB TO COOLEY BRANCH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,041 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 31.1 metric tons.

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

How Old Arcadia Rd compares

▼ 1.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Louisiana bridges
194
Bridges in Webster · 48 in Poor condition
Old Arcadia Rd 31.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
10.7 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,041 vehicles/day
Structure Number
046032371931451

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 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 Old Arcadia Rd?

Old Arcadia Rd in Webster, Louisiana 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 1,041 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 Fair 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 31.1 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 1930, making it 96 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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