US Bridges

I0020 over Walnut Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI West of West Int O · Structure no. 053304510818122

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
31,481
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I0020 over Walnut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Walnut Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 31,481 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,629 by 2041. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI0020
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location.01 MI West of West Int O
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.38076, -91.1724
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,481 (2021)
Projected traffic34,629 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I0020 over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is I0020 over Walnut Bayou 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I0020 over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 31,481 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I0020 over Walnut Bayou?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I0020 over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.