FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W Worthy Rd

Carrying W Worthy Rd over BAYOU FRANCOIS TRIB.

1.5 MILES WEST OF LA 44, Ascension, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W Worthy Rd

The W Worthy Rd bridge in Ascension, Louisiana carries W Worthy Rd over BAYOU FRANCOIS TRIB.. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 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 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 28.2 metric tons.

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

How W Worthy Rd compares

▼ 4.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Louisiana bridges
216
Bridges in Ascension · 28 in Poor condition
W Worthy Rd 28.2 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
52.2
Serviceability /30
21.2
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
28.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
18.3 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
610300000610175

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W Worthy 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 W Worthy Rd against other structures in Ascension 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 W Worthy Rd?

W Worthy Rd in Ascension, 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 W Worthy Rd inspected?

W Worthy 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 120 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W Worthy 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 W Worthy Rd?

W Worthy Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W Worthy Rd?

W Worthy Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is W Worthy Rd and does age affect safety?

W Worthy Rd was built in 2007, making it 19 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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