FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HODGES ST

Carrying HODGES ST over DRAINAGE CANAL

0.5 MI. S. OF BROAD ST., Calcasieu, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HODGES ST

The HODGES ST bridge in Calcasieu, Louisiana carries HODGES ST over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,268 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How HODGES ST compares

▼ 5.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 34%
Lower load rating than 66% of Louisiana bridges
463
Bridges in Calcasieu · 32 in Poor condition
HODGES ST 27.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
41.1
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
27.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
12.3 m (40 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,268 vehicles/day
Structure Number
071030133931291

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HODGES ST 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 HODGES ST against other structures in Calcasieu 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 HODGES ST?

HODGES ST in Calcasieu, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HODGES ST inspected?

HODGES ST'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 3,268 vehicles per day.

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

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

HODGES ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HODGES ST?

HODGES ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is HODGES ST and does age affect safety?

HODGES ST was built in 1928, making it 98 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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