US Bridges

Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou

FairPosted for load

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI S. of LA 98 · Structure no. 030130159921931

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOhlenforst Rd.
CrossesWickoff Bayou
Location1.6 MI S. of LA 98
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.26415, -92.32262
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou built?

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

What condition is Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Ohlenforst Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.