US Bridges

Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. S. of LA 544 · Structure no. 053100000053102

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEubanks RD
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.9 Mi. S. of LA 544
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.58124, -92.82407
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eubanks RD over Walnut 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Eubanks RD over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.