Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · VE823384 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H13
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2046. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Drakes 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Drakes Creek?
It is owned by the Army.