Newlight RD over Tensas River
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · 0.06 MI N of LA 4 · Structure no. 585432062912601
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 92
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newlight RD over Tensas River is a concrete slab carrying Newlight RD over Tensas River in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2036. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newlight RD over Tensas River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newlight RD over Tensas River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Newlight RD over Tensas River carry?
About 92 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Newlight RD over Tensas River?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Newlight RD over Tensas River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.