US Bridges

LA0822 over Stowe Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 1.41 MI East of LA 33 · Structure no. 053108310401411

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
184
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0822 over Stowe Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0822 over Stowe Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 184 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 202 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0822
CrossesStowe Creek
Location1.41 MI East of LA 33
RouteState Highway 822
Coordinates32.63314, -92.4959
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2021)
Projected traffic202 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0822 over Stowe Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0822 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does LA0822 over Stowe Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0822 over Stowe Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0822 over Stowe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.