Ridge RD over Castor Creek
PoorPosted for loadBienville Parish, Louisiana · 1.8 Mi. East of LA 4 · Structure no. 040732148930821
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 97 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridge RD over Castor Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ridge RD over Castor Creek in Bienville Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 3 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridge RD over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridge RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ridge RD over Castor Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ridge RD over Castor Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Ridge RD over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.