FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0447

Carrying LA0447 over DRAIN

2.0 M N OF LA 16, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0447

The LA0447 bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries LA0447 over DRAIN. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 24.4 meters (80 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,245 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.7 metric tons.

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

How LA0447 compares

▼ 9.6
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
LA0447 22.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.2
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
22.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,245 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623202680102371

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 LA0447 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 LA0447 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 LA0447?

LA0447 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 LA0447 inspected?

LA0447'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 34,245 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0447 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 LA0447?

LA0447 has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0447?

LA0447 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0447 and does age affect safety?

LA0447 was built in 1962, making it 64 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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