Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou
PoorConcordia Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 2.55 SE of HWY 129 · Structure no. 581531214914431
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 13 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 1978 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 3 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 121 by 1998. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wildcow RD over Cocodrie 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (1978 count).
How long is Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wildcow RD over Cocodrie Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.