US Bridges

LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.24 Mi. South of US 171 · Structure no. 085800660101241

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
161 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,076
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch is a concrete slab carrying LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6,076 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,683 by 2041. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLA0467
CrossesBayou Castor S Branch
Location1.24 Mi. South of US 171
RouteState Highway 467
Coordinates31.12393, -93.259
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,076 (2021)
Projected traffic6,683 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch carry?

About 6,076 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0467 over Bayou Castor S Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.