US Bridges

LA0789 over Cypress Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI South of LA 169 · Structure no. 040908090704201

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,504
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0789 over Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0789 over Cypress Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,504 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,654 by 2041. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesLA0789
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location2.0 MI South of LA 169
RouteState Highway 789
Coordinates32.27602, -93.9246
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,504 (2021)
Projected traffic1,654 by 2041
Trucks19%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$565,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0789 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0789 over Cypress Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does LA0789 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 1,504 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0789 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0789 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.