FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIVERTON DRIVE

Carrying RIVERTON DRIVE over BAYOU ZOURIE TRIB

VE 814 412, Vernon, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIVERTON DRIVE

The RIVERTON DRIVE bridge in Vernon, Louisiana carries RIVERTON DRIVE over BAYOU ZOURIE TRIB. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.1 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 300 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How RIVERTON DRIVE compares

▲ 0.4
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
341
Bridges in Vernon · 26 in Poor condition
RIVERTON DRIVE 32.7 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.1 m (27 ft)
Deck Width
25.7 m (84 ft)
Owner
NASA
Avg Daily Traffic
300 vehicles/day
Structure Number
DAPFORPOK000H55

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIVERTON DRIVE 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 RIVERTON DRIVE against other structures in Vernon 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 RIVERTON DRIVE?

RIVERTON DRIVE in Vernon, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIVERTON DRIVE inspected?

RIVERTON DRIVE'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 300 vehicles per day.

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

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

RIVERTON DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIVERTON DRIVE?

RIVERTON DRIVE is owned and maintained by NASA.

How old is RIVERTON DRIVE and does age affect safety?

RIVERTON DRIVE was built in 1990, making it 36 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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