US Bridges

US0171 over Castor Creek Relief

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.1 MI North of LA 10 · Structure no. 085800240615501

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
201 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
12,466
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0171 over Castor Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Castor Creek Relief in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 12,466 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,712 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0171
CrossesCastor Creek Relief
Location5.1 MI North of LA 10
RouteU.S. Route 171
Coordinates31.10353, -93.2697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,466 (2021)
Projected traffic13,712 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0171 over Castor Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0171 over Castor Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US0171 over Castor Creek Relief carry?

About 12,466 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0171 over Castor Creek Relief?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0171 over Castor Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.