Artillery Road over Birds Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 899 428 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H23
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Artillery Road over Birds Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artillery Road over Birds 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2046. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Artillery Road over Birds Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is Artillery Road over Birds Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Artillery Road over Birds Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Artillery Road over Birds Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Artillery Road over Birds Creek?
It is owned by the Army.