FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Jairl Rd

Carrying Jairl Rd over CREEK

1M E of La 843, Caldwell, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Jairl Rd

The Jairl Rd bridge in Caldwell, Louisiana carries Jairl Rd over CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How Jairl Rd compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
124
Bridges in Caldwell · 10 in Poor condition
Jairl Rd 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
581131565920861

How to read this record

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

Jairl Rd in Caldwell, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Jairl Rd inspected?

Jairl 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. Jairl 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 Jairl Rd?

Jairl Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Jairl Rd?

Jairl Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Jairl Rd and does age affect safety?

Jairl Rd was built in 1988, making it 38 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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