LA0004 over Castor Creek
FairJackson Parish, Louisiana · 5.0 MI East of LA 499 · Structure no. 052500680310411
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 460 ft
- 23 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0004 over Castor Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0004 over Castor Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 338 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 371 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 LA0004 over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0004 over Castor Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does LA0004 over Castor Creek carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0004 over Castor Creek?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA0004 over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.