Chiicot State Park over Creek
FairPosted for loadEvangeline Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI E of LA 3042 · Structure no. 032030474921661
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 41 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Chiicot State Park over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chiicot State Park over Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chiicot State Park over Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chiicot State Park over Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Chiicot State Park over Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Chiicot State Park over Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Chiicot State Park over Creek?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.