FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Par Rd 4-106

Carrying Par Rd 4-106 over UNNAMED CREEK

0.80 MI E OF LA19, East Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: Par Rd 4-106

The Par Rd 4-106 bridge in East Feliciana, Louisiana carries Par Rd 4-106 over UNNAMED CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 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 5/9, 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.

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

How Par Rd 4-106 compares

133
Bridges in East Feliciana · 34 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
34.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
1/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
40 vehicles/day
Structure Number
611930595910521

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (1/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

Par Rd 4-106 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 Par Rd 4-106 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 Par Rd 4-106?

Par Rd 4-106 in East Feliciana, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 1/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Par Rd 4-106 inspected?

Par Rd 4-106'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 40 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Par Rd 4-106 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 Par Rd 4-106?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for Par Rd 4-106.

Who is responsible for maintaining Par Rd 4-106?

Par Rd 4-106 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Par Rd 4-106 and does age affect safety?

Par Rd 4-106 was built in 1989, making it 37 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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