Jean Road over Birds Creek
PoorVernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWC48
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 336
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Jean Road over Birds Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Jean 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 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.
It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Jean Road over Birds Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Jean Road over Birds 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Jean Road over Birds Creek carry?
About 336 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Jean Road over Birds Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Jean Road over Birds Creek?
It is owned by the Army.