FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S Tiger Bend Rd

Carrying S Tiger Bend Rd over DRAINAGE BAYOU

3.4 Mi E of LA 73, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S Tiger Bend Rd

The S Tiger Bend Rd bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries S Tiger Bend Rd over DRAINAGE BAYOU. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,630 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

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

How S Tiger Bend Rd compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Louisiana bridges
548
Bridges in East Baton Rouge · 103 in Poor condition
S Tiger Bend Rd 19.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
15.6 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
8.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,630 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611730232905871

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

S Tiger Bend Rd is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare S Tiger Bend 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 S Tiger Bend Rd?

S Tiger Bend Rd in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S Tiger Bend Rd inspected?

S Tiger Bend 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 5,630 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S Tiger Bend Rd is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for S Tiger Bend Rd?

S Tiger Bend Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S Tiger Bend Rd?

S Tiger Bend Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is S Tiger Bend Rd and does age affect safety?

S Tiger Bend Rd was built in 1965, making it 61 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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