FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RED CUT LOOP RD

Carrying RED CUT LOOP RD over PRAIRION BAYOU

4.0 MILES EAST OF LA 557, Ouachita, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RED CUT LOOP RD

The RED CUT LOOP RD bridge in Ouachita, Louisiana carries RED CUT LOOP RD over PRAIRION BAYOU. It was built in 2011, making it 15 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.4 metric tons.

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

How RED CUT LOOP RD compares

▲ 1.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Louisiana bridges
337
Bridges in Ouachita · 36 in Poor condition
RED CUT LOOP RD 33.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2011
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053700000400029

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RED CUT LOOP 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 RED CUT LOOP RD against other structures in Ouachita 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 RED CUT LOOP RD?

RED CUT LOOP RD in Ouachita, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RED CUT LOOP RD inspected?

RED CUT LOOP 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for RED CUT LOOP RD?

RED CUT LOOP RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RED CUT LOOP RD?

RED CUT LOOP RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RED CUT LOOP RD and does age affect safety?

RED CUT LOOP RD was built in 2011, making it 15 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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