FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA0449

Carrying LA0449 over CREEK

2.0 M N OF LA 63, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA0449

The LA0449 bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries LA0449 over CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 30.5 meters (100 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,467 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 33.6 metric tons.

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

How LA0449 compares

▲ 1.3
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
LA0449 33.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
33.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
30.5 m (100 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,467 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623202710110831

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA0449 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 LA0449 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 LA0449?

LA0449 in Livingston, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA0449 inspected?

LA0449'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 1,467 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA0449 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for LA0449?

LA0449 has an NBI inventory load rating of 33.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA0449?

LA0449 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA0449 and does age affect safety?

LA0449 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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