FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N Robert Wilson Rd

Carrying N Robert Wilson Rd over SMITH BAYOU

2.9 MI SE DUTCHTOWN, Ascension, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N Robert Wilson Rd

The N Robert Wilson Rd bridge in Ascension, Louisiana carries N Robert Wilson Rd over SMITH BAYOU. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.9 metric tons.

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

How N Robert Wilson Rd compares

▼ 16.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Louisiana bridges
216
Bridges in Ascension · 28 in Poor condition
N Robert Wilson Rd 15.9 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
51.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
23.2
Serviceability /30
16.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
15.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
120 vehicles/day
Structure Number
610330131905791

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N Robert Wilson 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 N Robert Wilson 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 N Robert Wilson Rd?

N Robert Wilson Rd in Ascension, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N Robert Wilson Rd inspected?

N Robert Wilson 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. N Robert Wilson 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 N Robert Wilson Rd?

N Robert Wilson Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N Robert Wilson Rd?

N Robert Wilson Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is N Robert Wilson Rd and does age affect safety?

N Robert Wilson Rd was built in 1973, making it 53 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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