N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. N of LA 378 · Structure no. 071000000070113
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,079
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch is a concrete slab carrying N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,079 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,086 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch carry?
About 10,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.
How long is N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns N Perkins Ferry RD over Belfield Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.