US Bridges

Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 Mi. NW of LA 98 · Structure no. 030100000030476

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlie Arceneaux
CrossesWikoff Bayou
Location1.3 Mi. NW of LA 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29701, -92.2437
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.