Sligo RD over Walter Creek
PoorWest Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 M E of LA 66 · Structure no. 616330559912461
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sligo RD over Walter Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sligo RD over Walter Creek in West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 0 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. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sligo RD over Walter Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sligo RD over Walter 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sligo RD over Walter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Sligo RD over Walter Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Sligo RD over Walter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.