US Bridges

White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek

Poor

Union Parish, Louisiana · .03 Mi. N. Int. 088 · Structure no. 055632473923161

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek is a steel culvert carrying White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Landing
CrossesEdmonds Creek
Location.03 Mi. N. Int. 088
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.78547, -92.52686
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic148 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Landing over Edmonds Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.