Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh
FairPosted for loadBeauregard Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI E of LA 27 · Structure no. 070630429932321
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 13 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mitchell Loop 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 Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh carry?
About 12 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Mitchell Loop over Persimmon Marsh?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.