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

Blossom Rd

Good

Over: DRAINAGE BAYOU

2.50 Mi SE of LA 35, St. Landry, LA

Built 2005 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 200

Lakeview Dr.

Good

Over: Drainage Bayou

0.17 Mi E of I-49, St. Landry, LA

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 150

Desiree Rd

Good

Over: WEST FORK BAYOU

0.48 Mi SW of US 190, St. Landry, LA

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 330

Goyo Rd.

Good

Over: DRAINAGE BAYOU

0.6 MI NE of LA 363, St. Landry, LA

Built 2000 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 550

LA0096

Good

Over: CREEK

5.5 Mi. East of LA 182, St. Martin, LA

Built 2007 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 6,714

LA0096

Good

Over: CREEK

6.3 Mi. East of LA 182, St. Martin, LA

Built 2007 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 6,714

LA0096

Good

Over: POINTE CLAIRE COULEE

1.17M EAST OF LA 347, St. Martin, LA

Built 1994 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,684

Moise Mallet Rd.

Good

Over: BAYOU MALLET

0.5 Mi NE of LA 686, St. Martin, LA

Built 1992 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 70

LA0083

Good

Over: CREEK

2.9 Mi. East of LA 318, St. Mary, LA

Built 1954 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,382

LA0083

Good

Over: LITTLE BAYOU BLACK

0.6 MI NORTH OF LA 319, St. Mary, LA

Built 1960 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,078

US0090

Good

Over: CREEK

1.2 MI EAST OF LA 182, St. Mary, LA

Built 1964 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 9,896

Grand Ave

Good

Over: CYPRESS BAYOU

1.65 MILES SOUTH OF US90, St. Tammany, LA

Built 2015 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 284

Browns Village Rd

Good

Over: BAYOU VINCENT

1.0 MILES WEST OF US 11, St. Tammany, LA

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,567

US0011

Good

Over: Schneider Canal

1.5 Mi. S. of LA 433, St. Tammany, LA

Built 2017 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,018

LA0435

Good

Over: DRAIN

4.87 MILES EAST OF LA 36, St. Tammany, LA

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,200

WEST 15TH STREET

Good

Over: RATTLESNAKE BRANCH

1.0 MILE W OF LA 21, St. Tammany, LA

Built 2017 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 122

LA0021

Good

Over: CREEK

5.6 M NE OF LA 36, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1933 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,775

LA0021

Good

Over: ABITA CREEK

3.7 M SW OF LA 41, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1933 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,775

LA0041

Good

Over: BRUSHY BRANCH

3.5 M N OF LA 435, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,243

LA0041

Good

Over: DRAIN

4.0 M N OF LA 435, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,243

LA0040

Good

Over: BIG FORK BRANCH

2.0 MI N.E. LA 1129 INTER, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1997 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,567

LA0040

Good

Over: DRAIN

4.5 MI N-E JCT LA 1129, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1997 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,567

LA0040

Good

Over: DRAIN

5.1 MI N-E JCT LA 1129, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1997 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,567

I0012

Good

Over: FOX BRANCH

I0012, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1974 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 53,386

I0012

Good

Over: BIG BRANCH

I0012, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 78,974

US0190

Good

Over: DRAINAGE

0.9 M W OF I-10, St. Tammany, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 20,256

Roseland Ave

Good

Over: CREEK

2.0 MILES SOUTHWEST OF JC, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 2011 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 350

LA1062

Good

Over: DRAIN

2 MILES WEST OF LA 445, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 2010 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,571

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

0.1 M N OF LA 1048, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1957 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

1.42 MI. N OF LA 1048, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1957 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: AARON BRANCH

0.4 M S OF LA 10, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1957 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

0.8 M N OF LA 10, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: KLINE BRANCH

1.5 M N OF LA 10, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: CREEK

0.6 M N OF LA 440, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,199

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

0.6 M N OF LA 440, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,266

US0051

Good

Over: BUTTON CREEK

1.6 M S OF LA 38, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,266

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

0.8 M N OF LA 38, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,403

US0051

Good

Over: DRAIN

1.5 M N OF LA 38, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 2,403

US0051

Good

Over: CREEK

0.7 M N OF LA 1054, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1956 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,850

LA0016

Good

Over: CONNERS CREEK

0.7 M W OF LA 1054, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 7,535

LA0016

Good

Over: CREEK

3.2 M W OF LA 445, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1972 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 4,454

LA0038

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3 M W OF LA 1050, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1952 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 1,535

LA0010

Good

Over: CREEK

.03 MILES WEST OF LA 1054, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 2006 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 3,768

LA0040

Good

Over: CREEK

2.78 MI EAST OF PARISH LN, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1964 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,581

LA0040

Good

Over: PONCHATOULA CREEK

0.73 MI. W OF US 51, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1976 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 8,581

I0055

Good

Over: DRAIN

1.8 Mi N. of US 51 BUS, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1960 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 39,850

I0055

Good

Over: CREEK

1.5 M S OF LA 16, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1970 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 23,562

I0055

Good

Over: CREEK

0.2 M N OF LA 16, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1967 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 21,762

I0055

Good

Over: CLINE BRANCH

1.3 M N OF LA 10, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1967 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 21,762

I0055

Good

Over: CREEK

0.3 M S OF LA 440, Tangipahoa, LA

Built 1966 Load: 32.4 t ADT: 21,762

Showing 8,451-8,500 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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