US Bridges

Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou

Fair

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI SW of US 80 · Structure no. 053332241911071

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2036. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSilver Cross RD
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location0.08 MI SW of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.40017, -91.16197
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic66 by 2036
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Silver Cross RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou?

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 Silver Cross RD over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.