US Bridges

LA0067 over Walnut Branch

Fair

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 M N of LA 10&LA 67 · Structure no. 611900600401371

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,805
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over Walnut Branch is a concrete culvert carrying LA0067 over Walnut Branch in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,805 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,085 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0067
CrossesWalnut Branch
Location1.4 M N of LA 10&LA 67
RouteState Highway 67
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.88393, -91.00979
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,805 (2021)
Projected traffic3,085 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0067 over Walnut Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0067 over Walnut Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0067 over Walnut Branch carry?

About 2,805 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over Walnut Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over Walnut Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.