US Bridges

Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · Ve 680 716 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H29P

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2016 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPerimeter Road
CrossesWest Anacoco Creek
LocationVe 680 716
Coordinates31.37817, -93.33637
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Perimeter Road over West Anacoco Creek?

It is owned by the Army.