FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ARDOIN COVE ROAD

Carrying ARDOIN COVE ROAD over LATERAL L-4B

0.2 MI E OF LA 101, Jefferson Davis, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ARDOIN COVE ROAD

The ARDOIN COVE ROAD bridge in Jefferson Davis, Louisiana carries ARDOIN COVE ROAD over LATERAL L-4B. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 350 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Louisiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How ARDOIN COVE ROAD compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 44%
Lower load rating than 56% of Louisiana bridges
240
Bridges in Jefferson Davis · 42 in Poor condition
ARDOIN COVE ROAD 32.4 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
15.2 m (50 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
072730116925561

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ARDOIN COVE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare ARDOIN COVE ROAD against other structures in Jefferson Davis and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for ARDOIN COVE ROAD?

ARDOIN COVE ROAD in Jefferson Davis, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ARDOIN COVE ROAD inspected?

ARDOIN COVE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 350 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ARDOIN COVE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ARDOIN COVE ROAD?

ARDOIN COVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ARDOIN COVE ROAD?

ARDOIN COVE ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ARDOIN COVE ROAD and does age affect safety?

ARDOIN COVE ROAD was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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