CARPENTERS BRDG RD
Carrying CARPENTERS BRDG RD over WHISKEY CHITTO CREEK
7.6 MI S of LA 26, Allen, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CARPENTERS BRDG RD
The CARPENTERS BRDG RD bridge in Allen, Louisiana carries CARPENTERS BRDG RD over WHISKEY CHITTO CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 18 sections, stretching 94.5 meters (310 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 1/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 1/9. 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 CARPENTERS BRDG RD compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1965
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 18
- Structure Length
- 94.5 m (310 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.2 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 070230370925581
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (3/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 1/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
CARPENTERS BRDG 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 CARPENTERS BRDG RD against other structures in Allen 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 CARPENTERS BRDG RD?
CARPENTERS BRDG RD in Allen, Louisiana has a deck rating of 1/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CARPENTERS BRDG RD inspected?
CARPENTERS BRDG 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 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CARPENTERS BRDG 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 CARPENTERS BRDG RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CARPENTERS BRDG RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining CARPENTERS BRDG RD?
CARPENTERS BRDG RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CARPENTERS BRDG RD and does age affect safety?
CARPENTERS BRDG 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.
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