US Bridges

Meade RD over Walden Bayou

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 2.53 Mi. South of US 71 · Structure no. 082231259923551

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade RD over Walden Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Meade RD over Walden Bayou in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMeade RD
CrossesWalden Bayou
Location2.53 Mi. South of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.43094, -92.5921
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Meade RD over Walden Bayou built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meade RD over Walden 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Meade RD over Walden Bayou carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Meade RD over Walden Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Meade RD over Walden Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.