FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEE BAYOU RD

Carrying BEE BAYOU RD over CREEK

LOGMI 2.40 FR 212 TO, Richland, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: BEE BAYOU RD

The BEE BAYOU RD bridge in Richland, Louisiana carries BEE BAYOU RD over CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. 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.

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

How BEE BAYOU RD compares

207
Bridges in Richland · 23 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
17.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
054232247914171

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

BEE BAYOU RD 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 BEE BAYOU RD against other structures in Richland 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 BEE BAYOU RD?

BEE BAYOU RD in Richland, Louisiana has a deck rating of 0/9, superstructure rating of 0/9, and substructure rating of 0/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BEE BAYOU RD inspected?

BEE BAYOU 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 210 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEE BAYOU RD 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 BEE BAYOU RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for BEE BAYOU RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEE BAYOU RD?

BEE BAYOU RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BEE BAYOU RD and does age affect safety?

BEE BAYOU RD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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