US Bridges

Perry Loop RD over Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 2.19 Mi. SE of LA 8 · Structure no. 082231300922061

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
266
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perry Loop RD over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perry Loop RD over Creek in Grant 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 266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPerry Loop RD
CrossesCreek
Location2.19 Mi. SE of LA 8
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.49952, -92.3421
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic266 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perry Loop RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perry Loop 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Perry Loop RD over Creek carry?

About 266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Perry Loop RD over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Perry Loop RD over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.