US Bridges

Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. SW Int. 418 · Structure no. 052532206922741

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek is a steel culvert carrying Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek in Jackson 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 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 107 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCentury Loop RD
CrossesDrain to Castor Creek
Location1.6 Mi. SW Int. 418
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.34541, -92.45997
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2020)
Projected traffic107 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Century Loop RD over Drain to 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Century Loop RD over Drain to Castor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.