US Bridges

Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0BRH61

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR is a steel arch - deck carrying Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRoad Quary RD
CrossesStagestand CR
LocationFort Johnson
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.35897, -93.23199
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating75.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width126 ft (38.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks10%
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

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.

Who owns Road Quary RD over Stagestand CR?

It is owned by the Army.