US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou
FairEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 5.4 MI South of LA 580 · Structure no. 051800200800131
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,671
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0065 over Wild Cat 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou carry?
About 2,671 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0065 over Wild Cat Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.