Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou
PoorPosted for loadEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 2.10M South of LA 106 · Structure no. 032030490921601
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 96 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1977 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 1997. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Spillway Rd. over Chicot 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1977 count).
How long is Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Spillway Rd. over Chicot Bayou?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.