Ardoin Cove Road over Creek
PoorPosted for loadJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI E of LA 101 · Structure no. 072730116925451
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ardoin Cove Road over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ardoin Cove Road over Creek in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ardoin Cove Road over Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ardoin Cove Road over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Ardoin Cove Road over Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Ardoin Cove Road over Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Ardoin Cove Road over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.