FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOWNING PINES RD

Carrying DOWNING PINES RD over CONSTITUTION DRIVE

0.08 MI S of I-20, Ouachita, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOWNING PINES RD

The DOWNING PINES RD bridge in Ouachita, Louisiana carries DOWNING PINES RD over CONSTITUTION DRIVE. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.5 metric tons.

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

How DOWNING PINES RD compares

▲ 7.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Louisiana bridges
337
Bridges in Ouachita · 36 in Poor condition
DOWNING PINES RD 39.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
39.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
053732306921041

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DOWNING PINES 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 DOWNING PINES 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 DOWNING PINES RD?

DOWNING PINES RD in Ouachita, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DOWNING PINES RD inspected?

DOWNING PINES RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for DOWNING PINES RD?

DOWNING PINES RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOWNING PINES RD?

DOWNING PINES RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is DOWNING PINES RD and does age affect safety?

DOWNING PINES RD was built in 2000, making it 26 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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