US Bridges

LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI E of LA 1104 · Structure no. 034903940200391

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,371
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff is a steel culvert carrying LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,371 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,608 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0754
CrossesBayou Wikoff
Location1.3 MI E of LA 1104
RouteState Highway 754
Coordinates30.40048, -92.1696
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,371 (2021)
Projected traffic2,608 by 2041
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff carry?

About 2,371 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns LA0754 over Bayou Wikoff?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.