US Bridges

Walker RD over Choudrant Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. South of US 80 · Structure no. 053100000050068

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walker RD over Choudrant Creek is a steel culvert carrying Walker RD over Choudrant Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 187 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 1999. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWalker RD
CrossesChoudrant Creek
Location0.3 Mi. South of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.52393, -92.47992
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (1979)
Projected traffic205 by 1999
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 Walker RD over Choudrant Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walker RD over Choudrant Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Walker RD over Choudrant Creek carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Walker RD over Choudrant Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Walker RD over Choudrant Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.