LA0162 over Cypress Bayou
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.26 MI East of LA 3 · Structure no. 040800823003261
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 318 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,595
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0162 over Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0162 over Cypress Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 4,595 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,054 by 2041. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0162 over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0162 over Cypress Bayou 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0162 over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 4,595 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0162 over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0162 over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.