Hunt Rd
Carrying Hunt Rd over DIVERSION CANAL
8.01 LOG MI EAST OF LA 28, LaSalle, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Hunt Rd
The Hunt Rd bridge in LaSalle, Louisiana carries Hunt Rd over DIVERSION CANAL. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 116.7 meters (383 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Hunt Rd compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 116.7 m (383 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.8 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Structure Number
- 583000000581027
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Hunt 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 Hunt Rd against other structures in LaSalle 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 Hunt Rd?
Hunt Rd in LaSalle, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Hunt Rd inspected?
Hunt 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. Hunt Rd 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 Hunt Rd?
Hunt Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Hunt Rd?
Hunt Rd is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is Hunt Rd and does age affect safety?
Hunt Rd was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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.
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