FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Plettenberg Rd.

Carrying Plettenberg Rd. over POLLY CREEK

4.8 MI SW JCT LA 66 LA968, West Feliciana, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: Plettenberg Rd.

The Plettenberg Rd. bridge in West Feliciana, Louisiana carries Plettenberg Rd. over POLLY CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.7 meters (114 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 110 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 0/9, superstructure at 0/9, substructure at 0/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How Plettenberg Rd. compares

108
Bridges in West Feliciana · 21 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
11.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.8
Essentiality /15
4.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
0/9
Failed (0)
Superstructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Substructure
0/9
Failed (0)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
34.7 m (114 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
110 vehicles/day
Structure Number
616330524913011

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 0/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (0/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg 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 Plettenberg Rd.?

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

How often is Plettenberg Rd. inspected?

Plettenberg 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 110 vehicles per day.

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

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

An inventory load rating is not recorded for Plettenberg Rd..

Who is responsible for maintaining Plettenberg Rd.?

Plettenberg Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Plettenberg Rd. and does age affect safety?

Plettenberg Rd. was built in 1986, making it 40 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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