Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek
PoorPosted for loadAllen Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 MI NE of LA 26 · Structure no. 070230384924031
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2039. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cottongin Castor over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.