Deshotel RD over Castor Creek
GoodAllen Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of Carrier RD · Structure no. 070230419924021
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Deshotel RD over Castor Creek is a concrete slab carrying Deshotel RD over Castor Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2039. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Deshotel RD over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Deshotel RD over Castor 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Deshotel RD over Castor Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Deshotel RD over Castor Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Deshotel RD over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.