LA3015 over Bayou Castor
PoorDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 2.11 MI East of LA 5 · Structure no. 041602980202111
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3015 over Bayou Castor is a concrete slab carrying LA3015 over Bayou Castor in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,157 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,272 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 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 | 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 LA3015 over Bayou Castor built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3015 over Bayou Castor 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA3015 over Bayou Castor carry?
About 1,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is LA3015 over Bayou Castor?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA3015 over Bayou Castor?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.