US Bridges

LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge

Fair

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · .56 MI East of LA 9 · Structure no. 041401090100561

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
622
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge is a concrete slab carrying LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 622 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0518
CrossesWalker Creek Bridge
Location.56 MI East of LA 9
RouteState Highway 518
CountyClaiborne Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.65245, -93.0125
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic622 (2021)
Projected traffic684 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge carry?

About 622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0518 over Walker Creek Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.