FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Thompson Creek Rd

Carrying Thompson Creek Rd over SHADY GROVE BRANCH

0.9 M W of LA 19, East Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Thompson Creek Rd

The Thompson Creek Rd bridge in East Feliciana, Louisiana carries Thompson Creek Rd over SHADY GROVE BRANCH. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 17.4 meters (57 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 19.1 metric tons.

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

How Thompson Creek Rd compares

▼ 13.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Louisiana bridges
133
Bridges in East Feliciana · 34 in Poor condition
Thompson Creek Rd 19.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
14.2
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
19.1 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
3
Structure Length
17.4 m (57 ft)
Deck Width
7.6 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611930587910731

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

Thompson 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 Thompson 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 Thompson Creek Rd?

Thompson Creek Rd in East Feliciana, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Thompson Creek Rd inspected?

Thompson 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 70 vehicles per day.

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

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

Thompson Creek Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Thompson Creek Rd?

Thompson Creek Rd is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

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

Thompson 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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