LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou
PoorAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 4.31 Mi. North of LA 115 · Structure no. 080501420204311
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,354
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,354 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,689 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou carry?
About 3,354 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns LA0107 over Wiggins Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.