US Bridges

Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek

Fair

Catahoula Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 M NW of LA8 · Structure no. 581331456915071

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1984 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek in Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2004. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRex Poole RD
CrossesStokes Creek
Location1.6 M NW of LA8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCatahoula Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.76209, -91.87002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1984)
Projected traffic275 by 2004
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Rex Poole RD over Stokes Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.