FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0027

Carrying LA0027 over CRAB GULLY

4.5 MI N OF LA 390, Cameron, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0027

The LA0027 bridge in Cameron, Louisiana carries LA0027 over CRAB GULLY. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2018, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 9 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,884 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How LA0027 compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Louisiana bridges
58
Bridges in Cameron · 13 in Poor condition
LA0027 37.6 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
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
−5.4

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
19.2 m (63 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,884 vehicles/day
Structure Number
071200310305701

How to read this record

LA0027 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 LA0027 against other structures in Cameron 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 LA0027?

LA0027 in Cameron, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0027 inspected?

LA0027'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 3,884 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0027 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 LA0027?

LA0027 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0027?

LA0027 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0027 and does age affect safety?

LA0027 was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2018.

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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