US Bridges

LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 MI N of LA 110 · Structure no. 070600310905231

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,333
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh is a concrete slab carrying LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,333 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,666 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0027
CrossesPersimmon Marsh
Location5.2 MI N of LA 110
RouteState Highway 27
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.72676, -93.38605
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,333 (2021)
Projected traffic3,666 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh carry?

About 3,333 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0027 over Persimmon Marsh?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.