FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Big Creek Rd

Carrying Big Creek Rd over Big Creek

00.50 Mi E of La 563, Lincoln, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Big Creek Rd

The Big Creek Rd bridge in Lincoln, Louisiana carries Big Creek Rd over Big Creek. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 55.7 metric tons.

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

How Big Creek Rd compares

▲ 23.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 5%
Higher load rating than 95% of Louisiana bridges
171
Bridges in Lincoln · 15 in Poor condition
Big Creek Rd 55.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
55.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053100000050032

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Big Creek 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 Big Creek Rd against other structures in Lincoln 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 Big Creek Rd?

Big Creek Rd in Lincoln, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Big Creek Rd inspected?

Big Creek 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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Big Creek 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 Big Creek Rd?

Big Creek Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 55.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Big Creek Rd?

Big Creek Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Big Creek Rd and does age affect safety?

Big Creek Rd was built in 2019, making it 7 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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