US Bridges

Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W Int 003 · Structure no. 053432462915531

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2000. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHenry Ave
CrossesStalkinghead Creek
Location0.8 MI W Int 003
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.76831, -91.93719
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (1980)
Projected traffic440 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Ave 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Ave over Stalkinghead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.