US Bridges

Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 1.25 MI W of LA 95 · Structure no. 030130225921241

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 960 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEd Thibodeaux Rd.
CrossesWickoff Bayou
Location1.25 MI W of LA 95
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAcadia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.37448, -92.20848
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ed Thibodeaux Rd. over Wickoff Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.