FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LA1037

Carrying LA1037 over LIZARD CREEK

LA1037, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LA1037

The LA1037 bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries LA1037 over LIZARD CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 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 1,668 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.6 metric tons.

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

How LA1037 compares

▼ 8.7
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
LA1037 23.6 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
9.0 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,668 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623208322002381

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LA1037 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 LA1037 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 LA1037?

LA1037 in Livingston, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LA1037 inspected?

LA1037'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 1,668 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LA1037 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 LA1037?

LA1037 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LA1037?

LA1037 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LA1037 and does age affect safety?

LA1037 was built in 1961, making it 65 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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