MAV LZ
Carrying MAV LZ over W FORK 6MI CREEK
FORT POLK, Vernon, Louisiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: MAV LZ
The MAV LZ bridge in Vernon, Louisiana carries MAV LZ over W FORK 6MI CREEK. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.1 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by NASA.
The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 MAV LZ compares
Live comparison across Louisiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.1 m (59 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.8 m (29 ft)
- Owner
- NASA
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- DAPFORPOK0LWC56
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MAV LZ 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 MAV LZ 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 MAV LZ?
MAV LZ in Vernon, Louisiana, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is MAV LZ inspected?
MAV LZ'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MAV LZ 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 MAV LZ?
MAV LZ has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining MAV LZ?
MAV LZ is owned and maintained by NASA.
How old is MAV LZ and does age affect safety?
MAV LZ was built in 2009, making it 17 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.
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