FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Old Hwy. 41 Spur

Carrying Old Hwy. 41 Spur over DRAIN

0.20 SOUTHWEST OF LA 41, St. Tammany, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Old Hwy. 41 Spur

The Old Hwy. 41 Spur bridge in St. Tammany, Louisiana carries Old Hwy. 41 Spur over DRAIN. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,877 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 19.3 metric tons.

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

How Old Hwy. 41 Spur compares

▼ 13.0
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Louisiana bridges
360
Bridges in St. Tammany · 20 in Poor condition
Old Hwy. 41 Spur 19.3 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.6
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,877 vehicles/day
Structure Number
625230230894511

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Old Hwy. 41 Spur 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 Old Hwy. 41 Spur 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 Old Hwy. 41 Spur?

Old Hwy. 41 Spur in St. Tammany, Louisiana has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Old Hwy. 41 Spur inspected?

Old Hwy. 41 Spur'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 2,877 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Old Hwy. 41 Spur 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 Old Hwy. 41 Spur?

Old Hwy. 41 Spur has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Old Hwy. 41 Spur?

Old Hwy. 41 Spur is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is Old Hwy. 41 Spur and does age affect safety?

Old Hwy. 41 Spur was built in 2005, making it 21 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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