FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0460

Carrying LA0460 over HICKORY BRANCH

2.8 MI EAST OF LA 127, LaSalle, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0460

The LA0460 bridge in LaSalle, Louisiana carries LA0460 over HICKORY BRANCH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 776 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 LA0460 compares

▲ 6.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Louisiana bridges
195
Bridges in LaSalle · 11 in Poor condition
LA0460 39.0 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.1
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
1978
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
776 vehicles/day
Structure Number
583001520102801

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA0460 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 LA0460 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 LA0460?

LA0460 in LaSalle, 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 LA0460 inspected?

LA0460'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 776 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0460 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 LA0460?

LA0460 has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0460?

LA0460 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0460 and does age affect safety?

LA0460 was built in 1978, making it 48 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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