US Bridges

Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR

FairPosted for load

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Perkins Road · Structure no. 611730258910961

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
809 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,017
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 9,017 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,918 by 2043. The structure is 809 ft (246.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins RD
CrossesK.C.S. RR
LocationPerkins Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42789, -91.16013
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+19 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length809 ft (246.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,017 (2023)
Projected traffic9,918 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR 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 Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR carry?

About 9,017 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR?

The structure is 809 ft (246.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins RD over K.C.S. RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.