FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HODGE RD

Carrying HODGE RD over CYPRESS BAYOU

3 MI SW MOUND, Madison, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HODGE RD

The HODGE RD bridge in Madison, Louisiana carries HODGE RD over CYPRESS BAYOU. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 142 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

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

How HODGE RD compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
104
Bridges in Madison · 7 in Poor condition
HODGE RD 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
58.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.0 m (46 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
142 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053332172910311

How to read this record

HODGE RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare HODGE RD against other structures in Madison 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 HODGE RD?

HODGE RD in Madison, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HODGE RD inspected?

HODGE 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 142 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HODGE RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for HODGE RD?

HODGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HODGE RD?

HODGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HODGE RD and does age affect safety?

HODGE RD was built in 1984, making it 42 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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