FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Deshotel Ln

Carrying Deshotel Ln over DRAINAGE CANAL

0.2 MILES SOUTH OF LA 114, Avoyelles, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Deshotel Ln

The Deshotel Ln bridge in Avoyelles, Louisiana carries Deshotel Ln over DRAINAGE CANAL. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 74.5 metric tons.

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

How Deshotel Ln compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
147
Bridges in Avoyelles · 28 in Poor condition
Deshotel Ln 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.7
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080500000800077

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Deshotel Ln 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 Deshotel Ln against other structures in Avoyelles 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 Deshotel Ln?

Deshotel Ln in Avoyelles, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Deshotel Ln inspected?

Deshotel Ln'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

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

Deshotel Ln has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Deshotel Ln?

Deshotel Ln is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Deshotel Ln and does age affect safety?

Deshotel Ln was built in 2015, making it 11 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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