Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek
FairEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.69 M. NE of LA 3064 · Structure no. 611702580201691
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,923
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 19,923 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,915 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perkins RD 427 over Dawson 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek carry?
About 19,923 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Perkins RD 427 over Dawson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.