FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0119

Carrying LA0119 over CREEK

3.67 MI. NORTH OF LA 8, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0119

The LA0119 bridge in Natchitoches, Louisiana carries LA0119 over CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 189 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 3/9. 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 74.5 metric tons.

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

How LA0119 compares

▲ 42.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 3%
Higher load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
313
Bridges in Natchitoches · 48 in Poor condition
LA0119 74.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
55.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
74.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Deck Width
52.4 m (172 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
189 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083501180203441

How to read this record

LA0119 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 LA0119 against other structures in Natchitoches 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 LA0119?

LA0119 in Natchitoches, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0119 inspected?

LA0119'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 189 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0119 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 LA0119?

LA0119 has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0119?

LA0119 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0119 and does age affect safety?

LA0119 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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