US Bridges

Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI E of LA 2 · Structure no. 053432463915581

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
138 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2004 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek is a concrete slab carrying Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2024. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHenry Ave
CrossesStaulkinghead Creek
Location0.4 MI E of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.76718, -91.94788
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2004)
Projected traffic660 by 2024
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Ave over Staulkinghead 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 Staulkinghead Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2004 count).

How long is Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Ave over Staulkinghead Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.