US Bridges

Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 867 417 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H22

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesArtillery Road
CrossesWhiskey Chitto Creek
LocationVe 867 417
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.10896, -93.13964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2016)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artillery 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 Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Artillery Road over Whiskey Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the Army.