FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Beauregard Rd

Carrying Beauregard Rd over CURRENT BAYOU

1.0 M. NW OF S. JCT. LA 1, Rapides, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Beauregard Rd

The Beauregard Rd bridge in Rapides, Louisiana carries Beauregard Rd over CURRENT BAYOU. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.

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

How Beauregard Rd compares

▼ 15.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Louisiana bridges
523
Bridges in Rapides · 37 in Poor condition
Beauregard Rd 16.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084031071921551

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

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

Beauregard Rd in Rapides, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Beauregard Rd inspected?

Beauregard 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Beauregard Rd is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Beauregard Rd?

Beauregard Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Beauregard Rd?

Beauregard Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Beauregard Rd and does age affect safety?

Beauregard Rd 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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