FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Lovett Rd

Carrying Lovett Rd over BAYOU

0.6 Mi E of LA 946, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Lovett Rd

The Lovett Rd bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries Lovett Rd over BAYOU. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,640 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How Lovett Rd compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
548
Bridges in East Baton Rouge · 103 in Poor condition
Lovett Rd 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
19.8 m (65 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,640 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611700000800450

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Lovett 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 Lovett Rd against other structures in East Baton Rouge 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 Lovett Rd?

Lovett Rd in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Lovett Rd inspected?

Lovett 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 4,640 vehicles per day.

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

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

Lovett Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Lovett Rd?

Lovett Rd is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Lovett Rd and does age affect safety?

Lovett Rd was built in 2012, making it 14 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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