US Bridges

O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 Mi. E of LA 183 · Structure no. 054200000050024

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2003 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2023. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesO.M. Walker RD
CrossesEast Fork Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E of LA 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.50055, -91.62389
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2003)
Projected traffic27 by 2023
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is O.M. Walker RD over East Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2003 count).

How long is O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns O.M. Walker RD over East Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.