US Bridges

Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 0.72 Mi. SE of Perry Rd. · Structure no. 082231293922031

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWalker Ferry RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location0.72 Mi. SE of Perry Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.48847, -92.338
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic363 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Walker Ferry RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.