FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

L Williams Rd

Carrying L Williams Rd over UNAMED CREEK

0.7 M N of LA 961, East Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: L Williams Rd

The L Williams Rd bridge in East Feliciana, Louisiana carries L Williams Rd over UNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 304 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 1/9. The weakest component sits in critical 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 17.0 metric tons.

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

How L Williams Rd compares

▼ 15.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Louisiana bridges
133
Bridges in East Feliciana · 34 in Poor condition
L Williams Rd 17.0 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
17.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
304 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611930559905421

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

L Williams 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 L Williams Rd against other structures in East Feliciana 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 L Williams Rd?

L Williams Rd in East Feliciana, Louisiana has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is L Williams Rd inspected?

L Williams 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 304 vehicles per day.

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

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

L Williams Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining L Williams Rd?

L Williams Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is L Williams Rd and does age affect safety?

L Williams Rd was built in 1975, making it 51 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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