FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SOUTH SATSUMA

Carrying SOUTH SATSUMA over HORNSBY CREEK

0.50 MI. NORTH OF I-12, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SOUTH SATSUMA

The SOUTH SATSUMA bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries SOUTH SATSUMA over HORNSBY CREEK. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.4 metric tons.

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

How SOUTH SATSUMA compares

▲ 12.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
SOUTH SATSUMA 44.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
20.9
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
44.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
9.3 m (31 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623200000620372

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SOUTH SATSUMA 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 SOUTH SATSUMA 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 SOUTH SATSUMA?

SOUTH SATSUMA in Livingston, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SOUTH SATSUMA inspected?

SOUTH SATSUMA'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 2,000 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for SOUTH SATSUMA?

SOUTH SATSUMA has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SOUTH SATSUMA?

SOUTH SATSUMA is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is SOUTH SATSUMA and does age affect safety?

SOUTH SATSUMA was built in 2018, making it 8 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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