US Bridges

Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · .86 Mi. West of US 80 · Structure no. 040932266940101

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalden Ferry RD
CrossesCross Bayou
Location.86 Mi. West of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.44274, -94.01736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic62 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walden Ferry RD over Cross 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Walden Ferry RD over Cross Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.