LA1221
Carrying LA1221 over HASKIN CREEK
1.55 MI. NORTH OF LA 120, Natchitoches, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LA1221
The LA1221 bridge in Natchitoches, Louisiana carries LA1221 over HASKIN CREEK. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 96 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 LA1221 compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1993
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 19.5 m (64 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 96 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 083508351201551
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA1221 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 LA1221 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 LA1221?
LA1221 in Natchitoches, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LA1221 inspected?
LA1221'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 96 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA1221 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LA1221?
LA1221 has an NBI inventory load rating of 74.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LA1221?
LA1221 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LA1221 and does age affect safety?
LA1221 was built in 1993, making it 33 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.
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