FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Peairs Rd

Carrying Peairs Rd over WIND BAYOU

4.1 MI.E.LA64,LA410, East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Peairs Rd

The Peairs Rd bridge in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana carries Peairs Rd over WIND BAYOU. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,149 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.7 metric tons.

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

How Peairs Rd compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Louisiana bridges
548
Bridges in East Baton Rouge · 103 in Poor condition
Peairs Rd 20.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.0
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
20.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,149 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611730392905891

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Peairs 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 Peairs 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 Peairs Rd?

Peairs Rd in East Baton Rouge, 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 Peairs Rd inspected?

Peairs 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 1,149 vehicles per day.

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

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

Peairs Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Peairs Rd?

Peairs Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Peairs Rd and does age affect safety?

Peairs Rd was built in 1964, making it 62 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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