FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bayou Paul Rd

Carrying Bayou Paul Rd over BAYOU PAUL

4.1 MI.NE OF ST.GABR, Iberville, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bayou Paul Rd

The Bayou Paul Rd bridge in Iberville, Louisiana carries Bayou Paul Rd over BAYOU PAUL. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.3 metric tons.

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

How Bayou Paul Rd compares

▼ 18.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Louisiana bridges
80
Bridges in Iberville · 12 in Poor condition
Bayou Paul Rd 14.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
57.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
19.9
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
14.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
612430188911951

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Bayou Paul Rd is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Bayou Paul Rd 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 Bayou Paul Rd?

Bayou Paul Rd in Iberville, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bayou Paul Rd inspected?

Bayou Paul 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 160 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bayou Paul Rd is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Bayou Paul Rd?

Bayou Paul Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bayou Paul Rd?

Bayou Paul Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Bayou Paul Rd and does age affect safety?

Bayou Paul Rd was built in 1972, making it 54 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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