LA0009 over Cypress Creek
PoorClaiborne Parish, Louisiana · 246 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 041400720102461
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,812
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0009 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0009 over Cypress Creek in Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.
It carries about 1,812 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,993 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0009 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0009 over Cypress Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does LA0009 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 1,812 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is LA0009 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA0009 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.