US Bridges

Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWC53

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2046. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHollysprings Ext
CrossesWhiskey Chitto Creek
LocationFort Johnson
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.06587, -93.13208
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hollysprings Ext 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 Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Hollysprings Ext over Whiskey Chitto Creek?

It is owned by the Army.