US Bridges

Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.54 MI East of LA 35 · Structure no. 030100000200539

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
107 ft
6 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 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCharlie Arceneaux
CrossesWikoff Bayou
Location1.54 MI East of LA 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.29868, -92.2453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2021)
Projected traffic52 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou 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 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 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Charlie Arceneaux over Wikoff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.