FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLAINVIEW COMM RD

Carrying PLAINVIEW COMM RD over BIG BRANCH CREEK

1.7 MILES NE OF LA 392, Vernon, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLAINVIEW COMM RD

The PLAINVIEW COMM RD bridge in Vernon, Louisiana carries PLAINVIEW COMM RD over BIG BRANCH CREEK. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.2 metric tons.

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

How PLAINVIEW COMM RD compares

▲ 16.9
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 6%
Higher load rating than 94% of Louisiana bridges
341
Bridges in Vernon · 26 in Poor condition
PLAINVIEW COMM RD 49.2 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Structure Number
085800000080654

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLAINVIEW COMM 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 PLAINVIEW COMM RD against other structures in Vernon 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 PLAINVIEW COMM RD?

PLAINVIEW COMM RD in Vernon, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLAINVIEW COMM RD inspected?

PLAINVIEW COMM RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLAINVIEW COMM 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 PLAINVIEW COMM RD?

PLAINVIEW COMM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLAINVIEW COMM RD?

PLAINVIEW COMM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PLAINVIEW COMM RD and does age affect safety?

PLAINVIEW COMM RD was built in 2016, making it 10 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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