Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · National Forest Road · Structure no. 080602000002247
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 1976 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (1976 count).
How long is Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 273 over Castor Overflow?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.