Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M W of US 165 · Structure no. 084000000080013
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear is a concrete slab carrying Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Castor Plunge RD over Little Bayou Clear?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.