US Bridges

LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres

Fair

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 1.45 MI N of LA 1185 · Structure no. 080500520601451

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,984
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres is a concrete slab carrying LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 3,984 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,382 by 2041. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0114
CrossesBayou Des Cyprairres
Location1.45 MI N of LA 1185
RouteState Highway 114
CountyAvoyelles Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.03499, -92.0339
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,984 (2021)
Projected traffic4,382 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres carry?

About 3,984 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0114 over Bayou Des Cyprairres?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.