AZALEA DRIVE
Carrying AZALEA DRIVE over BAYOU BONNE IDEE
0.7 MI SOUTHWEST INT 137, Morehouse, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: AZALEA DRIVE
The AZALEA DRIVE bridge in Morehouse, Louisiana carries AZALEA DRIVE over BAYOU BONNE IDEE. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 10.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How AZALEA DRIVE compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1986
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 15.5 m (51 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 053432473914221
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 1/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
How to read this record
AZALEA DRIVE 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 AZALEA DRIVE 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 AZALEA DRIVE?
AZALEA DRIVE in Morehouse, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is AZALEA DRIVE inspected?
AZALEA DRIVE'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AZALEA DRIVE 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 AZALEA DRIVE?
AZALEA DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining AZALEA DRIVE?
AZALEA DRIVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is AZALEA DRIVE and does age affect safety?
AZALEA DRIVE was built in 1986, making it 40 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.
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