FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOSTER RD

Carrying FOSTER RD over BAYOU

0.1 MI N of LA 580, East Carroll, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOSTER RD

The FOSTER RD bridge in East Carroll, Louisiana carries FOSTER RD over BAYOU. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How FOSTER RD compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
55
Bridges in East Carroll · 11 in Poor condition
FOSTER RD 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2009
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
051800000400060

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOSTER 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 FOSTER RD against other structures in East Carroll 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 FOSTER RD?

FOSTER RD in East Carroll, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOSTER RD inspected?

FOSTER 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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

FOSTER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOSTER RD?

FOSTER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOSTER RD and does age affect safety?

FOSTER RD was built in 2009, making it 17 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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