FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Tom Benson Rd

Carrying Tom Benson Rd over TOM BENSON RD, COW CREEK

3.0 MI WEST OF LA 259, Webster, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Tom Benson Rd

The Tom Benson Rd bridge in Webster, Louisiana carries Tom Benson Rd over TOM BENSON RD, COW CREEK. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 176 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.2 metric tons.

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

How Tom Benson Rd compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Louisiana bridges
194
Bridges in Webster · 48 in Poor condition
Tom Benson Rd 29.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.1
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
176 vehicles/day
Structure Number
046032434931891

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Tom Benson 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 Tom Benson 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 Tom Benson Rd?

Tom Benson Rd in Webster, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Tom Benson Rd inspected?

Tom Benson 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 176 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Tom Benson 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 Tom Benson Rd?

Tom Benson Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Tom Benson Rd?

Tom Benson Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Tom Benson Rd and does age affect safety?

Tom Benson Rd was built in 1985, making it 41 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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