US Bridges

LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br

PoorPosted for load

Union Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI East of LA 33 · Structure no. 055603170500231

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
527
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br is a concrete slab carrying LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0151
CrossesStowe CR Rel Br
Location.1 MI East of LA 33
RouteState Highway 151
CountyUnion Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.67244, -92.4727
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 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 width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic527 (2021)
Projected traffic579 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br carry?

About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0151 over Stowe CR Rel Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.