Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · LA 427 Approx. 1.04 Miles · Structure no. 611700000610262
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,101
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge is a concrete slab carrying Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 21,101 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,211 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge 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 Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge carry?
About 21,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins RD over Dawson Creek Bridge?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.