US Bridges

S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.39 MI S. of LA 378 · Structure no. 071030170931421

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
309
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 309 vehicles a day, projected to reach 339 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesS Perkins Ferry RD
CrossesCreek
Location1.39 MI S. of LA 378
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.28172, -93.22866
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic309 (2021)
Projected traffic339 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$108,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Perkins Ferry RD over 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek carry?

About 309 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns S Perkins Ferry RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.