US Bridges

LA0015 over Stokes Bayou

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI North of LA 3210 · Structure no. 582100260612911

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,592
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0015 over Stokes Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0015 over Stokes Bayou in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 4,592 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,051 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0015
CrossesStokes Bayou
Location.7 MI North of LA 3210
RouteState Highway 15
Coordinates32.1192, -91.7058
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,592 (2021)
Projected traffic5,051 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$327,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0015 over Stokes Bayou built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0015 over Stokes Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA0015 over Stokes Bayou carry?

About 4,592 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0015 over Stokes Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0015 over Stokes Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.