US Bridges

Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou

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Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 107 · Structure no. 084000000080015

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPalmer Chapel Road
CrossesWiggins Bayou
Location0.6 MI E of LA 107
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.27808, -92.32951
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,540 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Palmer Chapel Road over Wiggins Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.