US Bridges

Perkins RD over Farm Pond

Good

East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI NE LA 67 LA22 JCT · Structure no. 611930593905351

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkins RD over Farm Pond is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Perkins RD over Farm Pond in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkins RD
CrossesFarm Pond
Location1.7 MI NE LA 67 LA22 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyEast Feliciana Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98844, -90.89127
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkins RD over Farm Pond built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkins RD over Farm Pond 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 2024.

How much traffic does Perkins RD over Farm Pond carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Perkins RD over Farm Pond?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Perkins RD over Farm Pond?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.