DONALDSON AVE
Carrying DONALDSON AVE over HORSE BAYOU/DONALDSON ST
.1 MI. E. INT. 014, Morehouse, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DONALDSON AVE
The DONALDSON AVE bridge in Morehouse, Louisiana carries DONALDSON AVE over HORSE BAYOU/DONALDSON ST. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 1/9. 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. Its NBI inventory load rating is 7.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DONALDSON AVE compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.7 m (45 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.2 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 053432476915191
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
DONALDSON AVE 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 DONALDSON AVE 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 DONALDSON AVE?
DONALDSON AVE in Morehouse, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DONALDSON AVE inspected?
DONALDSON AVE'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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DONALDSON AVE 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 DONALDSON AVE?
DONALDSON AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 7.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DONALDSON AVE?
DONALDSON AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is DONALDSON AVE and does age affect safety?
DONALDSON AVE was built in 1978, making it 48 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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