FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LINVILLE FIRE TWR

Carrying LINVILLE FIRE TWR over ROCK CREEK

6.7 MI. ENE INT. 470, Union, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LINVILLE FIRE TWR

The LINVILLE FIRE TWR bridge in Union, Louisiana carries LINVILLE FIRE TWR over ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 457 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 culvert at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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. 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 LINVILLE FIRE TWR compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
121
Bridges in Union · 14 in Poor condition
LINVILLE FIRE TWR 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
20.1 m (66 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
457 vehicles/day
Structure Number
055632494921211

How to read this record

LINVILLE FIRE TWR 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 LINVILLE FIRE TWR against other structures in Union 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 LINVILLE FIRE TWR?

LINVILLE FIRE TWR in Union, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LINVILLE FIRE TWR inspected?

LINVILLE FIRE TWR'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 457 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LINVILLE FIRE TWR 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 LINVILLE FIRE TWR?

LINVILLE FIRE TWR has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LINVILLE FIRE TWR?

LINVILLE FIRE TWR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LINVILLE FIRE TWR and does age affect safety?

LINVILLE FIRE TWR was built in 1982, making it 44 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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