FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0124

Carrying LA0124 over CALLIHAN CREEK

2.0 MI NORTH OF LA 8, Catahoula, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0124

The LA0124 bridge in Catahoula, Louisiana carries LA0124 over CALLIHAN CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,706 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 LA0124 compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
70
Bridges in Catahoula · 6 in Poor condition
LA0124 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
36.9 m (121 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,706 vehicles/day
Structure Number
581300410202011

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA0124 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 LA0124 against other structures in Catahoula 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 LA0124?

LA0124 in Catahoula, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0124 inspected?

LA0124'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 1,706 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0124 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 LA0124?

LA0124 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0124?

LA0124 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0124 and does age affect safety?

LA0124 was built in 1996, making it 30 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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