US Bridges

Satsuma RD over I-12

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 M W of LA 63 · Structure no. 623204540211531

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Satsuma RD over I-12 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Satsuma RD over I-12 in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,555 by 2035. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesSatsuma RD
CrossesI-12
Location2.7 M W of LA 63
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.47316, -90.7977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2015)
Projected traffic5,555 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Satsuma RD over I-12 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Satsuma RD over I-12 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Satsuma RD over I-12 carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Satsuma RD over I-12?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Satsuma RD over I-12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.