US Bridges

Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou

Good

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 MI S of US 80 · Structure no. 053332242911061

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2036. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesStockland RD
CrossesWalnut Bayou
Location0.08 MI S of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.40365, -91.16944
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic55 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 Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Stockland RD over Walnut Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.