US Bridges

Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.32 Mi. N. of LA 356 · Structure no. 030100000200635

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 52 by 2041. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEve Rd.
CrossesWickoff Bayou
Location0.32 Mi. N. of LA 356
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.38335, -92.17804
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou 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 Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Eve Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.