FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EVERGLADES RD

Carrying EVERGLADES RD over DRAIN TO LITTLE BYU BOEU

.6 MI. E. HWY. 139, Morehouse, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: EVERGLADES RD

The EVERGLADES RD bridge in Morehouse, Louisiana carries EVERGLADES RD over DRAIN TO LITTLE BYU BOEU. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 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 a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.

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

How EVERGLADES RD compares

136
Bridges in Morehouse · 18 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.5
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Wood or Timber
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
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053432405915431

Condition Analysis

  • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.

How to read this record

EVERGLADES 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 EVERGLADES RD against other structures in Morehouse 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 EVERGLADES RD?

EVERGLADES RD in Morehouse, Louisiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EVERGLADES RD inspected?

EVERGLADES 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. EVERGLADES 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 EVERGLADES RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for EVERGLADES RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining EVERGLADES RD?

EVERGLADES RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is EVERGLADES RD and does age affect safety?

EVERGLADES RD was built in 1972, making it 54 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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