FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0130

Carrying LA0130 over ASH SLOUGH

.23 MI WEST OF LA 15, Franklin, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0130

The LA0130 bridge in Franklin, Louisiana carries LA0130 over ASH SLOUGH. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 29.6 meters (97 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,372 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 39.0 metric tons.

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

How LA0130 compares

▲ 6.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Louisiana bridges
131
Bridges in Franklin · 4 in Poor condition
LA0130 39.0 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
0.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
29.6 m (97 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,372 vehicles/day
Structure Number
582101690100231

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA0130 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 LA0130 against other structures in Franklin 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 LA0130?

LA0130 in Franklin, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0130 inspected?

LA0130'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 7,372 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0130 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 LA0130?

LA0130 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0130?

LA0130 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0130 and does age affect safety?

LA0130 was built in 1980, making it 46 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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