FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rexmere Crossing

Carrying Rexmere Crossing over BAYOU DES GLAISES

8M NNW OF SIMMESPORT, Avoyelles, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rexmere Crossing

The Rexmere Crossing bridge in Avoyelles, Louisiana carries Rexmere Crossing over BAYOU DES GLAISES. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 9 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 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 a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 18.1 metric tons.

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

How Rexmere Crossing compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Louisiana bridges
147
Bridges in Avoyelles · 28 in Poor condition
Rexmere Crossing 18.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.6 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
12.4
Serviceability /30
17.3
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
18.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
9
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080531058915031

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Rexmere 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 Rexmere Crossing 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 Rexmere Crossing?

Rexmere Crossing in Avoyelles, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rexmere Crossing inspected?

Rexmere 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 80 vehicles per day.

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

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

Rexmere Crossing has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rexmere Crossing?

Rexmere Crossing is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Rexmere Crossing and does age affect safety?

Rexmere Crossing was built in 1991, making it 35 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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