Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib.
PoorPosted for loadVernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.16 Mi. S. of Boone St. · Structure no. 085831072931641
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib. in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2000. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib. built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib. carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib.?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Mcrae ST over Castor Bayou Trib.?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.