FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Canfield Rd

Carrying Canfield Rd over WESTFORK BAYOU-CANFIELD

.7 MI NE LA 965-US 61 JCT, West Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Canfield Rd

The Canfield Rd bridge in West Feliciana, Louisiana carries Canfield Rd over WESTFORK BAYOU-CANFIELD. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 5/9. 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 16.3 metric tons.

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

How Canfield Rd compares

▼ 16.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Louisiana bridges
108
Bridges in West Feliciana · 21 in Poor condition
Canfield Rd 16.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
42.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
11.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
16.8 m (55 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
616330474912021

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

Canfield 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 Canfield Rd 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 Canfield Rd?

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

How often is Canfield Rd inspected?

Canfield 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 180 vehicles per day.

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

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

Canfield Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Canfield Rd?

Canfield Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Canfield Rd and does age affect safety?

Canfield Rd was built in 1993, making it 33 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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