US Bridges

LA0126 over Walnut Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · .8 MI East of LA 34 · Structure no. 086400910706231

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
572
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Walnut Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Walnut Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 572 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 629 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location.8 MI East of LA 34
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.07686, -92.5686
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic572 (2021)
Projected traffic629 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Walnut 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 LA0126 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 572 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.