US Bridges

Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 2MI. Nth. Hwy. 134 · Structure no. 056232383913471

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
191 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
328
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena is a concrete slab carrying Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesWade RD
CrossesBayou Big Colena
Location2MI. Nth. Hwy. 134
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.64056, -91.57921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wade RD over Bayou Big Colena?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.