FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Beaver Creek Rd

Carrying Beaver Creek Rd over BEAVER CREEK

1.4 M N of La 432, East Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Beaver Creek Rd

The Beaver Creek Rd bridge in East Feliciana, Louisiana carries Beaver Creek Rd over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 13 sections, stretching 67.1 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 92 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 4/9, superstructure at 1/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 5.7 metric tons.

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

How Beaver Creek Rd compares

▼ 26.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Louisiana bridges
133
Bridges in East Feliciana · 34 in Poor condition
Beaver Creek Rd 5.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
33.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
19.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
5.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
13
Structure Length
67.1 m (220 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
92 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611930578905181

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek 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 Beaver Creek Rd?

Beaver Creek Rd in East Feliciana, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 1/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Beaver Creek Rd inspected?

Beaver Creek 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 92 vehicles per day.

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

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

Beaver Creek Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Beaver Creek Rd?

Beaver Creek Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Beaver Creek Rd and does age affect safety?

Beaver Creek Rd was built in 1996, making it 30 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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