FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OCHSNER BOULEVARD

Carrying OCHSNER BOULEVARD over TIMBER BRANCH

1.5 MI.NORTHWEST OF LA.21, St. Tammany, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OCHSNER BOULEVARD

The OCHSNER BOULEVARD bridge in St. Tammany, Louisiana carries OCHSNER BOULEVARD over TIMBER BRANCH. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.1 meters (33 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,295 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 45.7 metric tons.

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

How OCHSNER BOULEVARD compares

▲ 13.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 9%
Higher load rating than 91% of Louisiana bridges
360
Bridges in St. Tammany · 20 in Poor condition
OCHSNER BOULEVARD 45.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
45.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.1 m (33 ft)
Deck Width
22.6 m (74 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,295 vehicles/day
Structure Number
625200000620323

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OCHSNER BOULEVARD 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 OCHSNER BOULEVARD against other structures in St. Tammany 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 OCHSNER BOULEVARD?

OCHSNER BOULEVARD in St. Tammany, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OCHSNER BOULEVARD inspected?

OCHSNER BOULEVARD'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 6,295 vehicles per day.

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

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

OCHSNER BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 45.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OCHSNER BOULEVARD?

OCHSNER BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is OCHSNER BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?

OCHSNER BOULEVARD was built in 2010, making it 16 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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