LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.62 Miles East of US 171 · Structure no. 085800000080541
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,896
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief is a concrete slab carrying LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5 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 2,896 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,185 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief carry?
About 2,896 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0468 over Bayou Castor Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.