LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 Miles North of HWY 4 · Structure no. 581100000580172
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek carry?
About 1,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns LA0557 over Little Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.