US Bridges

Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI S of LA 91 · Structure no. 030104500408111

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,953
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10 in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,953 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,148 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSensat Cove RD
CrossesInterstate 10
Location0.4 MI S of LA 91
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23063, -92.4898
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,953 (2020)
Projected traffic2,148 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$982,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10 carry?

About 1,953 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sensat Cove RD over Interstate 10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.