US Bridges

Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles East of LA33 · Structure no. 053100000400594

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek is a steel culvert carrying Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 1999. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGoodgoin RD
CrossesStowe Creek
Location1.2 Miles East of LA33
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.59808, -92.57764
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (1979)
Projected traffic112 by 1999
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goodgoin RD over Stowe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Goodgoin RD over Stowe Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.