US Bridges

Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.38 M. W. of LA 1211 · Structure no. 085831050931901

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 1996. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesVfw RD
CrossesCastor Bayou Tributary
Location1.38 M. W. of LA 1211
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.08313, -93.3163
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (1976)
Projected traffic275 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary 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 2023.

How much traffic does Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw RD over Castor Bayou Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.