FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TARBUTTON RD

Carrying TARBUTTON RD over BRANCH OF CYPRESS CREEK

0.7 MI SE of LA 544, Lincoln, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
60 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TARBUTTON RD

The TARBUTTON RD bridge in Lincoln, Louisiana carries TARBUTTON RD over BRANCH OF CYPRESS CREEK. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 675 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 59.9 metric tons.

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

How TARBUTTON RD compares

▲ 27.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Louisiana bridges
171
Bridges in Lincoln · 15 in Poor condition
TARBUTTON RD 59.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
75.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
9.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
59.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
18.3 m (60 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
675 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053132327924061

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TARBUTTON 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 TARBUTTON 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 TARBUTTON RD?

TARBUTTON RD in Lincoln, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TARBUTTON RD inspected?

TARBUTTON 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 675 vehicles per day.

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

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

TARBUTTON RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TARBUTTON RD?

TARBUTTON RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is TARBUTTON RD and does age affect safety?

TARBUTTON RD was built in 2005, making it 21 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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