Airfield Road over Bundick Creek
PoorClosed to trafficVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 821 349 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK000H34
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2020
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Airfield Road over Bundick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Airfield Road over Bundick Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 4 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Airfield Road over Bundick Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airfield Road over Bundick 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 October 2020.
How much traffic does Airfield Road over Bundick Creek carry?
About 2 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Airfield Road over Bundick Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Airfield Road over Bundick Creek?
It is owned by the Army.