US Bridges

White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI S of US 165 · Structure no. 053432464915291

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek is a concrete slab carrying White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,800 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,980 by 2036. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWhite Ave
CrossesStalkinghead Creek
Location0.7 MI S of US 165
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.77125, -91.8981
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2016)
Projected traffic1,980 by 2036
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is White 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns White Ave over Stalkinghead Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.