US Bridges

Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib.

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 0.29 M. S. of Boone ST · Structure no. 085831072931671

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib. 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2000. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSartor ST
CrossesCastor Bayou Trib.
Location0.29 M. S. of Boone ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVernon Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.12067, -93.278
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1980)
Projected traffic88 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib. built?

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

What condition is Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib. carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib.?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sartor ST over Castor Bayou Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.