FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOPEWELL CROSSING

Carrying HOPEWELL CROSSING over BUNDICK CREEK

1.8 MI N of LA 394, Beauregard, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOPEWELL CROSSING

The HOPEWELL CROSSING bridge in Beauregard, Louisiana carries HOPEWELL CROSSING over BUNDICK CREEK. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 15 sections, stretching 86.9 meters (285 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 825 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 34.7 metric tons.

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

How HOPEWELL CROSSING compares

▲ 2.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Louisiana bridges
221
Bridges in Beauregard · 18 in Poor condition
HOPEWELL CROSSING 34.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
12.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
15
Structure Length
86.9 m (285 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
825 vehicles/day
Structure Number
070630459930751

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

HOPEWELL CROSSING 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 HOPEWELL CROSSING 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 HOPEWELL CROSSING?

HOPEWELL CROSSING in Beauregard, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOPEWELL CROSSING inspected?

HOPEWELL CROSSING'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 825 vehicles per day.

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

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

HOPEWELL CROSSING has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOPEWELL CROSSING?

HOPEWELL CROSSING is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOPEWELL CROSSING and does age affect safety?

HOPEWELL CROSSING was built in 1984, making it 42 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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