US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI North of LA 365 · Structure no. 030103890300601

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff is a concrete slab carrying LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,802 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Wykoff
Location0.6 MI North of LA 365
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.35458, -92.1916
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic5,275 (2021)
Projected traffic5,802 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff 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 LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff carry?

About 5,275 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.