Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.41 MI West LA 107 · Structure no. 084031149921441
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 145
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou in Rapides 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Newsome RD 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou carry?
About 145 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Newsome RD over Wiggins Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.