FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA1229

Carrying LA1229 over REDLAND CREEK

.86 MI WEST OF LA 34, Winn, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA1229

The LA1229 bridge in Winn, Louisiana carries LA1229 over REDLAND CREEK. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 39 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.9 metric tons.

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

How LA1229 compares

▼ 16.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Louisiana bridges
220
Bridges in Winn · 36 in Poor condition
LA1229 15.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
43.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
8.2
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
39 vehicles/day
Structure Number
086408641300861

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.

How to read this record

LA1229 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 LA1229 against other structures in Winn 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 LA1229?

LA1229 in Winn, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA1229 inspected?

LA1229'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 39 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA1229 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 LA1229?

LA1229 has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA1229?

LA1229 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA1229 and does age affect safety?

LA1229 was built in 1949, making it 77 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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