US Bridges

Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou

Fair

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 2 Miles S. of LA 162 · Structure no. 040832412933791

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 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 400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLinton-Bellevue RD
CrossesDry Cypress Bayou
Location2 Miles S. of LA 162
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.68631, -93.6318
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Linton-Bellevue RD over Dry Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.