Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 Miles S of US 165 · Structure no. 053400000050002
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,050
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek carry?
About 1,050 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk South over Stalkinghead Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.