FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0404

Carrying LA0404 over BAYOU TIGRIS

2.4 Mi W of La 993, Iberville, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0404

The LA0404 bridge in Iberville, Louisiana carries LA0404 over BAYOU TIGRIS. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 38.4 meters (126 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 551 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor 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 5.6 metric tons.

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

How LA0404 compares

▼ 26.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Louisiana bridges
80
Bridges in Iberville · 12 in Poor condition
LA0404 5.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
28.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
18.2
Essentiality /15
10.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
5.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
38.4 m (126 ft)
Deck Width
8.3 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
551 vehicles/day
Structure Number
612404050103781

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

LA0404 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 LA0404 against other structures in Iberville 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 LA0404?

LA0404 in Iberville, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0404 inspected?

LA0404'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 551 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0404 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 LA0404?

LA0404 has an NBI inventory load rating of 5.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0404?

LA0404 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0404 and does age affect safety?

LA0404 was built in 1955, making it 71 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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