US Bridges

LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou

Good

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI North of LA 909 · Structure no. 581501780112541

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
550 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 74 by 2041. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 km).

CarriesLA0129
CrossesWild Cow Bayou
Location3.8 MI North of LA 909
RouteState Highway 129
Coordinates31.37216, -91.7728
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic74 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46 mi (74 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0129 over Wild Cow 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0129 over Wild Cow Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.