Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou
GoodRichland Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI SW of LA 561 · Structure no. 054232119915941
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2001 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2021. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wheeler Bend RD over Cow 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2001 count).
How long is Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Wheeler Bend RD over Cow Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.