LA0126 over Castor Creek
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.88 M W of LA 3239 · Structure no. 581100910907181
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 611
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Castor Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0126 over Castor Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 611 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 672 by 2041. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 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 LA0126 over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Castor Creek carry?
About 611 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Castor Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.