Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou
GoodLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI NE of LA 544 · Structure no. 053132356924321
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 145 by 1999. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wafer RD over Wafer 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Wafer RD over Wafer Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.