US Bridges

LA0389 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 6.8 Mi. S of Int US190 · Structure no. 070601870411491

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
556
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0389 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0389 over Cypress Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 556 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 611 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0389
CrossesCypress Creek
Location6.8 Mi. S of Int US190
RouteState Highway 389
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.6671, -93.58838
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic556 (2023)
Projected traffic611 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 LA0389 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0389 over Cypress Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0389 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 556 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is LA0389 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0389 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.