US Bridges

LA0544 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 4.53 MI E of LA 151 · Structure no. 053102960204531

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
927
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0544 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0544 over Walnut Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 5 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 927 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,019 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0544
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4.53 MI E of LA 151
RouteState Highway 544
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59227, -92.7807
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic927 (2021)
Projected traffic1,019 by 2041
Trucks19%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0544 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0544 over Walnut 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0544 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 927 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0544 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0544 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.