Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 844 416 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H20
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek is a steel culvert carrying Mobile Street 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2046. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mobile Street over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the Army.