US Bridges

Peason RD over Sulphur Branch

Fair

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 2.76 Mi. SW of LA 118 · Structure no. 084331246932081

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peason RD over Sulphur Branch is a steel culvert carrying Peason RD over Sulphur Branch in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPeason RD
CrossesSulphur Branch
Location2.76 Mi. SW of LA 118
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySabine Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.40991, -93.346
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 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 width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Peason RD over Sulphur Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peason RD over Sulphur Branch 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Peason RD over Sulphur Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Peason RD over Sulphur Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Peason RD over Sulphur Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.