FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Mary Kinchen Rd

Carrying Mary Kinchen Rd over CREEK

2.3 MI.SW OF JCT 442 & 43, Livingston, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
15 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Mary Kinchen Rd

The Mary Kinchen Rd bridge in Livingston, Louisiana carries Mary Kinchen Rd over CREEK. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 6/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.5 metric tons.

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

How Mary Kinchen Rd compares

▼ 17.8
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Louisiana bridges
253
Bridges in Livingston · 24 in Poor condition
Mary Kinchen Rd 14.5 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
44.3 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
20.4
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
14.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
623230341903701

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Mary Kinchen Rd 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 Mary Kinchen Rd 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 Mary Kinchen Rd?

Mary Kinchen Rd in Livingston, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Mary Kinchen Rd inspected?

Mary Kinchen Rd'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Mary Kinchen Rd 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 Mary Kinchen Rd?

Mary Kinchen Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Mary Kinchen Rd?

Mary Kinchen Rd is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Mary Kinchen Rd and does age affect safety?

Mary Kinchen Rd was built in 1980, making it 46 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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