Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 844 414 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H21
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monticello ST 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2046. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Monticello ST 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 Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Monticello ST over Whiskey Chitto Creek?
It is owned by the Army.