LA0070
Carrying LA0070 over SEATRA CANAL
3.3 M SW of LA 70&LA 3127, Assumption, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LA0070
The LA0070 bridge in Assumption, Louisiana carries LA0070 over SEATRA CANAL. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,166 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LA0070 compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1977
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 9.1 m (30 ft)
- Deck Width
- 32.0 m (105 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,166 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 610402323004071
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA0070 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 LA0070 against other structures in Assumption 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 LA0070?
LA0070 in Assumption, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LA0070 inspected?
LA0070'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 11,166 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0070 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 LA0070?
LA0070 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LA0070?
LA0070 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is LA0070 and does age affect safety?
LA0070 was built in 1977, making it 49 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.
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