US Bridges

LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.16 MI North of LA 160 · Structure no. 040802860103161

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf is a concrete slab carrying LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 176 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0157
CrossesCypress Bayou Rlf
Location3.16 MI North of LA 160
RouteState Highway 157
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.84865, -93.6482
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2021)
Projected traffic193 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0157 over Cypress Bayou Rlf?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.