Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 859 388 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H15
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto 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 Whiskey Chitto Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the Army.