LA0127 over Castor Creek
PoorCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI North of LA 125 · Structure no. 581101270401971
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 314
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0127 over Castor Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0127 over Castor Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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.
It carries about 314 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0127 over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0127 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0127 over Castor Creek carry?
About 314 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0127 over Castor Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0127 over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.