US Bridges

Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou

Good

Claiborne Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 Miles North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400000301313

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2039. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCypress Bottom RD
CrossesLittle Corney Bayou
Location3.1 Miles North of LA 2
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.97743, -92.90571
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Bottom RD over Little Corney Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.