LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.71 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 040800840101711
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,016
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,016 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,117 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary 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 LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary carry?
About 1,016 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Tributary?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.