FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROCKY SPRINGS RD

Carrying ROCKY SPRINGS RD over BAYOU DUPONT

ROCKY SPRINGS ROAD, Sabine, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROCKY SPRINGS RD

The ROCKY SPRINGS RD bridge in Sabine, Louisiana carries ROCKY SPRINGS RD over BAYOU DUPONT. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 4 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 75 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.2 metric tons.

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

How ROCKY SPRINGS RD compares

▼ 13.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Louisiana bridges
195
Bridges in Sabine · 21 in Poor condition
ROCKY SPRINGS RD 19.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.4
Serviceability /30
24.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
6.2 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
75 vehicles/day
Structure Number
084331411932461

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

ROCKY SPRINGS RD 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 ROCKY SPRINGS RD against other structures in Sabine 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 ROCKY SPRINGS RD?

ROCKY SPRINGS RD in Sabine, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROCKY SPRINGS RD inspected?

ROCKY SPRINGS 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 75 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROCKY SPRINGS RD 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 ROCKY SPRINGS RD?

ROCKY SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROCKY SPRINGS RD?

ROCKY SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROCKY SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?

ROCKY SPRINGS RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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