US Bridges

Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou

GoodPosted for load

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.14 MI S of LA 3042 · Structure no. 032030469921741

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 19 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilderness RD
CrossesChicot Bayou
Location0.14 MI S of LA 3042
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.78448, -92.28803
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2021)
Projected traffic19 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilderness RD over Chicot 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 Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wilderness RD over Chicot Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.