LA0008 over Castor Creek
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 5.1 Mi. East of LA 119 · Structure no. 084001340405101
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,226
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0008 over Castor Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0008 over Castor Creek in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,226 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,348 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0008 over Castor Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0008 over Castor Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0008 over Castor Creek carry?
About 1,226 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0008 over Castor Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0008 over Castor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.