FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Ginny Ln

Carrying Ginny Ln over BLOOD RIVER

0.70 MILES SOUTH OF LA.42, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Ginny Ln

The Ginny Ln bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries Ginny Ln over BLOOD RIVER. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 6 sections, stretching 34.1 meters (112 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8 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 4/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 11.3 metric tons.

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

How Ginny Ln compares

▼ 21.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
Ginny Ln 11.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
11.3
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
11.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
34.1 m (112 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623200000620305

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

Ginny Ln 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 Ginny Ln against other structures in Livingston 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 Ginny Ln?

Ginny Ln in Livingston, Louisiana has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Ginny Ln inspected?

Ginny Ln'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 8 vehicles per day.

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

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

Ginny Ln has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Ginny Ln?

Ginny Ln is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Ginny Ln and does age affect safety?

Ginny Ln was built in 1995, making it 31 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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