US Bridges

LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf

PoorClosed to traffic

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 7.0 MI West of US 165 · Structure no. 581103450300761

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf is a concrete slab carrying LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 306 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2041. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0506
CrossesCastor Creek Relf
Location7.0 MI West of US 165
RouteState Highway 506
Coordinates31.98992, -92.2523
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic336 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf 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 LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0506 over Castor Creek Relf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.