US Bridges

Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S

PoorClosed to traffic

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · .4 Mi. S. Int. 010 · Structure no. 053432462915351

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 385 by 1999. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcfee ST
CrossesStalkinghead Crk Mcfee S
Location.4 Mi. S. Int. 010
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.76818, -91.90767
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1979)
Projected traffic385 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfee ST over Stalkinghead Crk Mcfee S?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.