FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

14th St

Carrying 14th St over BOGUE CHITTO CR.

FRANKLINTON LA, Washington, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
9 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 14th St

The 14th St bridge in Washington, Louisiana carries 14th St over BOGUE CHITTO CR.. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 420 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 3/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.

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

How 14th St compares

▼ 23.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Louisiana bridges
285
Bridges in Washington · 33 in Poor condition
14th St 9.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
21.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
9.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
5.8 m (19 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
420 vehicles/day
Structure Number
625930506900901

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 3/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

14th St is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare 14th St against other structures in Washington 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 14th St?

14th St in Washington, Louisiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 14th St inspected?

14th St'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 420 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 14th St is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 14th St?

14th St has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 14th St?

14th St is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 14th St and does age affect safety?

14th St was built in 1960, making it 66 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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