US Bridges

LA0098 over B Wycoff

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI East of LA 367 · Structure no. 030102100404881

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,881
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0098 over B Wycoff is a concrete slab carrying LA0098 over B Wycoff in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 3,881 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,269 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0098
CrossesB Wycoff
Location1.1 MI East of LA 367
RouteState Highway 98
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.25992, -92.2791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,881 (2021)
Projected traffic4,269 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$663,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0098 over B Wycoff built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0098 over B Wycoff 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 LA0098 over B Wycoff carry?

About 3,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0098 over B Wycoff?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0098 over B Wycoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.