FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MIDWAY CHURCH RD

Carrying MIDWAY CHURCH RD over CREEK

LOGMI 1.44 FR 391 TO, Richland, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: MIDWAY CHURCH RD

The MIDWAY CHURCH RD bridge in Richland, Louisiana carries MIDWAY CHURCH RD over CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How MIDWAY CHURCH RD compares

207
Bridges in Richland · 23 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.9 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
20.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
054232392913701

Condition Analysis

  • At 0/9, the deck (driving surface) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • At 0/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical shape, with severe wear requiring urgent action.

How to read this record

MIDWAY CHURCH 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 MIDWAY CHURCH 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 MIDWAY CHURCH RD?

MIDWAY CHURCH 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 MIDWAY CHURCH RD inspected?

MIDWAY CHURCH 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MIDWAY CHURCH 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 MIDWAY CHURCH RD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for MIDWAY CHURCH RD.

Who is responsible for maintaining MIDWAY CHURCH RD?

MIDWAY CHURCH RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MIDWAY CHURCH RD and does age affect safety?

MIDWAY CHURCH RD was built in 1960, making it 66 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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