FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 506

Carrying NFSR 506 over CYPRESS CREEK

NO DATA ENTERED, Winn, Louisiana

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating Lower than 74% of rated Louisiana bridges

NFSR 506 in Winn, Louisiana is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory.

Built in 2003, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.

NBI record plate

Structure LA:080604000003107

POST-2000 · CONCRETE · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · TRACE-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-GOOD

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • LONG-SPAN-RUN 6 spans
  • TIED-CTRL Tied control
  • TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
  • CAT-GOOD Good

Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 506

The NFSR 506 bridge in Winn, Louisiana carries NFSR 506 over CYPRESS CREEK. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 36.6 meters (120 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

How NFSR 506 compares

▼ 8.5
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.2 t; 12,682 of 12,698 rated)
220
Bridges in Winn · 36 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 2003, earlier than 45 of Winn's 220 bridges with a recorded construction year (20%), against a county median build year of 1991. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

NFSR 506 23.7 t
Louisiana average (12,682 of 12,698 rated) 32.2 t

Live comparison across Louisiana bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (12,682 of 12,698 rated).

NFSR 506 vs every rated Louisiana bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

24 Top 74% higher than 26% of 12,682 bridges

rated Louisiana bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.

Winn inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 220 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
36.6 m (120 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080604000003107

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 506 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 NFSR 506 against other structures in Winn 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 NFSR 506?

NFSR 506 in Winn, Louisiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 506 inspected?

NFSR 506'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 506 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for NFSR 506?

NFSR 506 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 506?

NFSR 506 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 506 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 506 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.