State profile · Above median Poor share

Louisiana bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and Poor-condition data for every public highway bridge in Louisiana, based on the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

12,699
Public bridges
36.2%
Good condition
11.0%
Poor condition

Data updated May 2026

Total Bridges

12,699

Public highway bridges in Louisiana

Good Condition

36.2%

4,603 bridges rated 7-9

-13.8pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

11.0%

1,397 bridges whose lowest applicable component is rated 0-4

4.0pp vs national avg 7.0%

Louisiana vs national bridge condition

Louisiana - Good condition share 36.2%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Louisiana - Poor-condition share 36.7%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Louisiana vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states by Poor-condition share (lower share = better)

States are ranked by the share of bridges whose lowest applicable component rating is 4 or below. This describes recorded condition; it does not measure funding effectiveness or live crossing safety. States here sit immediately above and below Louisiana on the same metric.

PA

Pennsylvania

10.50% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,867

ND

North Dakota

10.84% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$4,242
Selected

LA

Louisiana

11.00% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,699

PR

Puerto Rico

11.98% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,387

ME

Maine

13.23% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$771

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Louisiana

Six lowest-condition bridges in Louisiana, ranked by the portal's composite display score. Inspection intervals are risk-based under current NBIS rules.

All Bridges in Louisiana

LA0089

Good

Over: CREEK

4.6 MI SOUTH OF LA 92, Lafayette, LA

Built 1959 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,840

LA0720

Good

Over: DITCH

0.75 MI WEST OF LA 719, Lafayette, LA

Built 1964 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,391

E Kaliste Saloom

Good

Over: DRAINAGE DITCH

0.2 MI SOUTH LA 728-2, Lafayette, LA

Built 1991 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 12,329

Hollier Rd.

Good

Over: INDIAN BAYOU

0.44 MI W of LA 724, Lafayette, LA

Built 1993 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 140

E. Pinhook Rd.

Good

Over: COULEE

0.18 Mi N of LA 94, Lafayette, LA

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,653

W. Pont Des Mouton

Good

Over: FRANCOIS COULEE

0.03 MI. W. US 167, Lafayette, LA

Built 1962 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,400

Irby Rd.

Good

Over: COULEE

0.19 MI East of Dupre St, Lafayette, LA

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

COOPER LOOP

Good

Over: COOPER LOOP CREEK

0.2 MI SE OF LA 8, LaSalle, LA

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 48

Jeremy Rd

Good

Over: FUNNY LOUIS BAYOU RELIEF

0.55 MILES WEST OF LA.503, LaSalle, LA

Built 2016 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 225

Brasher Rd

Good

Over: COW CREEK

3.2 miles north of la 503, LaSalle, LA

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 80

US0165

Good

Over: CREEK

2.0 MI NORTH OF LA 3259, LaSalle, LA

Built 1941 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,116

LA0008

Good

Over: RILEY BRANCH CR

0.9 MI SW OF LA 774, LaSalle, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,590

LA0124

Good

Over: CASTOR RELIEF

1.3 MI NORTH OF LA 125, LaSalle, LA

Built 1959 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,348

LA0124

Good

Over: BAYOU FUNNY LOUIS

5.2 MI EAST OF LA 506, LaSalle, LA

Built 1959 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,838

LA0500

Good

Over: LACROIX CREEK

2.6 MI WEST OF US 84, LaSalle, LA

Built 1989 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 926

LA0503

Good

Over: CREEK

2.0 MI EAST OF LA 771, LaSalle, LA

Built 1953 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 189

LA0503

Good

Over: CREEK

2.5 MI EAST OF LA 771, LaSalle, LA

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 189

LA0126

Good

Over: CREEK

6.9 MI EAST OF LA 771, LaSalle, LA

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 189

LA0126

Good

Over: CREEK

8.6 MI EAST OF LA 771, LaSalle, LA

Built 1958 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 189

LA0127

Good

Over: MASON'S BRANCH

0.10 M S of LA 460, LaSalle, LA

Built 1997 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,211

LA0008

Good

Over: EARL CREEK

1.3 MI EAST OF US 84, LaSalle, LA

Built 1971 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,606

Ross Rd

Good

Over: CREEK

LOGMI 0.17 FR ODE TO 41, LaSalle, LA

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

Brooks Rd

Good

Over: DEVILS CREEK

LOGMI 0.43 FR 118 TO 103, LaSalle, LA

Built 1999 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 160

Windham Rd

Good

Over: CLEAR PRONG

LOG MILE 0.54 FROM 146 TO, LaSalle, LA

Built 2007 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 50

Carpenter St

Good

Over: HEMPHILL CREEK

LOG MILE 0.78 FROM 312 TO, LaSalle, LA

Built 2007 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 75

Cowart St

Good

Over: CREEK

LOG MI 1.41 FR 358 TO ODE, LaSalle, LA

Built 2005 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 100

Searcy-Eden

Good

Over: JUMPING GULLY CREEK

LOGMI 1.59 FR 508 TO 517, LaSalle, LA

Built 1999 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 120

LA 146

Good

Over: Creek

1.10 MI. W. OF US 167, Lincoln, LA

Built 2020 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,775

LA0146

Good

Over: CREEK

0.8 MI. E. OF LA 822, Lincoln, LA

Built 2020 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,775

Eubanks Rd

Good

Over: Walnut Creek

1.9 Mi. S. of LA 544, Lincoln, LA

Built 2020 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 175

LA0151

Good

Over: CREEK

0.95 MI N of LA 545, Lincoln, LA

Built 2002 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,110

LA0150

Good

Over: CREEK

.02 MI WEST OF LA 818, Lincoln, LA

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,188

Travis Str

Good

Over: East Fork Dumplin Cr

0.3 Mi. E. of LA 447, Livingston, LA

Built 2020 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 812

John Barber Rd

Good

Over: Mars Branch

0.75 mi. south of LA 442, Livingston, LA

Built 2018 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 300

US0190

Good

Over: CREEK

1.3 M E OF LA 16, Livingston, LA

Built 1953 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 16,814

LA0042

Good

Over: DRAIN

0.2 M W OF LA 441, Livingston, LA

Built 1961 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,466

LA0016

Good

Over: CREEK

1.3 M N OF LA 1032, Livingston, LA

Built 1965 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 24,508

LA0016

Good

Over: BEAVER CREEK

LA 16 LOG MI 4.01, Livingston, LA

Built 1982 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 22,036

LA0016

Good

Over: DRAIN

2.3 M N OF LA 64, Livingston, LA

Built 1985 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 19,766

LA0442

Good

Over: DRAIN

2.4 M W OF LA 43, Livingston, LA

Built 1966 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 5,026

LA0441

Good

Over: BIG BRANCH

3.68 MILES N OF I-12, Livingston, LA

Built 1999 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,270

LA0441

Good

Over: CREEK

6.06 MI NORTH JCT LA 442, Livingston, LA

Built 2004 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,270

I0012

Good

Over: CREEK

0.1 M W OF LA 3002, Livingston, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 77,469

I0012

Good

Over: I-12 ENT RAMP

0.1 M W OF LA 3002, Livingston, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 31,285

I0012

Good

Over: I-12 EXIT RAMP

0.1 M W OF LA 3002, Livingston, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 31,285

I0012

Good

Over: CANAL

1.0 M E OF LA 16, Livingston, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 77,469

I0012

Good

Over: CANAL

0.2 M W OF LA 447, Livingston, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 77,469

I0012

Good

Over: CANAL

0.5 M W OF LA 63, Livingston, LA

Built 1969 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 78,208

I0012

Good

Over: CREEK

1.0 M E OF LA 441, Livingston, LA

Built 1968 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 74,180

LA1036

Good

Over: CREEK

1.4 M S OF LA 442, Livingston, LA

Built 1968 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 426

Showing 8,251-8,300 of 12,699 bridges

Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges.

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