Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWC21
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2046. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mill Creek Road over Birds 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 Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek?
It is owned by the Army.