US Bridges

LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI North of LA 98 · Structure no. 030102070703701

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,777
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff is a concrete slab carrying LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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.

It carries about 4,777 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,254 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0035
CrossesBayou Wikoff
Location2.3 MI North of LA 98
RouteState Highway 35
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28469, -92.2627
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,777 (2021)
Projected traffic5,254 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff carry?

About 4,777 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns LA0035 over Bayou Wikoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.