US Bridges

Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 919 379 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK0LWX19

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMill Creek Road
CrossesBirds Creek
LocationVe 919 379
Coordinates31.07488, -93.08498
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2016)
Projected traffic350 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$28,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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

How long is Mill Creek Road over Birds Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 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.