Lookout Road over Birds Creek
FairPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 949 320 · Structure no. P58-31018930321
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 336
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Lookout Road over Birds Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Lookout Road over Birds Creek in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 336 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2046. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lookout Road over Birds Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lookout 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 Lookout Road over Birds Creek carry?
About 336 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Lookout Road over Birds Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Lookout Road over Birds Creek?
It is owned by the Army.