FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Chickamaw Rd

Carrying Chickamaw Rd over BAYOU LAMOURIE

1.2 MI SOUTH OF LA 470, Rapides, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Chickamaw Rd

The Chickamaw Rd bridge in Rapides, Louisiana carries Chickamaw Rd over BAYOU LAMOURIE. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 175 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.7 metric tons.

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

How Chickamaw Rd compares

▲ 11.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Louisiana bridges
523
Bridges in Rapides · 37 in Poor condition
Chickamaw Rd 43.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
43.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
16.3 m (53 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
175 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084000000600356

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Chickamaw 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 Chickamaw Rd against other structures in Rapides 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 Chickamaw Rd?

Chickamaw Rd in Rapides, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Chickamaw Rd inspected?

Chickamaw 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 175 vehicles per day.

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

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

Chickamaw Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Chickamaw Rd?

Chickamaw Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Chickamaw Rd and does age affect safety?

Chickamaw Rd was built in 2012, making it 14 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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