FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WASHINGTON ST

Carrying WASHINGTON ST over DRAINAGE CANAL

WASHINGTON ST. MONRO, Ouachita, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WASHINGTON ST

The WASHINGTON ST bridge in Ouachita, Louisiana carries WASHINGTON ST over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How WASHINGTON ST compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
337
Bridges in Ouachita · 36 in Poor condition
WASHINGTON ST 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.6
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
18.8 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
053732311920611

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WASHINGTON ST 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 WASHINGTON ST 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 WASHINGTON ST?

WASHINGTON ST in Ouachita, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WASHINGTON ST inspected?

WASHINGTON ST'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WASHINGTON ST 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 WASHINGTON ST?

WASHINGTON ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WASHINGTON ST?

WASHINGTON ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WASHINGTON ST and does age affect safety?

WASHINGTON ST was built in 1974, making it 52 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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