US Bridges

Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Fort Johnson · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWC56

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2046. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMav Lz
CrossesW Fork 6MI Creek
LocationFort Johnson
Coordinates31.02409, -92.99135
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$22,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI 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 Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek carry?

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

How long is Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mav Lz over W Fork 6MI Creek?

It is owned by the Army.