FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bumgardner Rd

Carrying Bumgardner Rd over CYPRESS CREEK

1.0 M. E. OF LA 153, Natchitoches, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bumgardner Rd

The Bumgardner Rd bridge in Natchitoches, Louisiana carries Bumgardner Rd over CYPRESS CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 52 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 8/9. 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 42.1 metric tons.

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

How Bumgardner Rd compares

▲ 9.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 16%
Higher load rating than 84% of Louisiana bridges
313
Bridges in Natchitoches · 48 in Poor condition
Bumgardner Rd 42.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
42.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
12.2 m (40 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
52 vehicles/day
Structure Number
083532076930501

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bumgardner Rd 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 Bumgardner Rd 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 Bumgardner Rd?

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

How often is Bumgardner Rd inspected?

Bumgardner Rd'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 52 vehicles per day.

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

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

Bumgardner Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bumgardner Rd?

Bumgardner Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bumgardner Rd and does age affect safety?

Bumgardner Rd was built in 2004, making it 22 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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