US Bridges

LA0820 over Stowe Creek

Poor

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · .63 MI South of LA 33 · Structure no. 053103180406141

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0820 over Stowe Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0820 over Stowe Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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.

It carries about 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,453 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA0820
CrossesStowe Creek
Location.63 MI South of LA 33
RouteState Highway 820
Coordinates32.62141, -92.5269
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2021)
Projected traffic2,453 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$478,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0820 over Stowe Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0820 over Stowe 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0820 over Stowe Creek carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0820 over Stowe Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0820 over Stowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.