FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA3226

Carrying LA3226 over COWPEN CREEK

0.2 MI N of US 190, Beauregard, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA3226

The LA3226 bridge in Beauregard, Louisiana carries LA3226 over COWPEN CREEK. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,816 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 LA3226 compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
221
Bridges in Beauregard · 18 in Poor condition
LA3226 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
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
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
22.3 m (73 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,816 vehicles/day
Structure Number
070608060400211

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA3226 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 LA3226 against other structures in Beauregard 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 LA3226?

LA3226 in Beauregard, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA3226 inspected?

LA3226'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 1,816 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA3226 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 LA3226?

LA3226 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA3226?

LA3226 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA3226 and does age affect safety?

LA3226 was built in 1969, making it 57 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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