FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Commerce ST

Carrying Commerce ST over WICKLIFFE CREEK

0.6 MILES WEST OF US 61 O, West Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Commerce ST

The Commerce ST bridge in West Feliciana, Louisiana carries Commerce ST over WICKLIFFE CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 754 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.6 metric tons.

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

How Commerce ST compares

▲ 5.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Louisiana bridges
108
Bridges in West Feliciana · 21 in Poor condition
Commerce ST 37.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1959
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
31.1 m (102 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
754 vehicles/day
Structure Number
616300610400311

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Commerce ST 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 Commerce ST against other structures in West 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 Commerce ST?

Commerce ST in West Feliciana, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Commerce ST inspected?

Commerce ST'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 754 vehicles per day.

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

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

Commerce ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Commerce ST?

Commerce ST is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Commerce ST and does age affect safety?

Commerce ST was built in 1959, making it 67 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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