US Bridges

LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 Mi. W. of US 165 · Structure no. 053432454915641

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek in Morehouse 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 8,914 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,805 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA1268
CrossesStaulkinghead Creek
Location1.4 Mi. W. of US 165
RouteState Highway 1268
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.75669, -91.95658
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 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 traffic8,914 (2021)
Projected traffic9,805 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek built?

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

What condition is LA1268 over Staulkinghead 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek carry?

About 8,914 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is LA1268 over Staulkinghead 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 LA1268 over Staulkinghead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.