Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · Ve 713 664 · Structure no. DAPFORPOK00H28P
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2016 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Army
About this bridge
Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek in Vernon 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Perimeter Road over Dowden 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).
Who owns Perimeter Road over Dowden Creek?
It is owned by the Army.