US Bridges

LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff

Fair

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI W of LA 356 · Structure no. 030103890303041

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 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0095
CrossesBayou Wykoff
Location0.7 MI W of LA 356
RouteState Highway 95
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37909, -92.2001
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 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 width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed11.2 mi (18 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0095 over Bayou Wykoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.