US Bridges

LA0067 over Cypress Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · Approx. .1 Mi. South of B · Structure no. 611700000610253

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,463
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0067 over Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0067 over Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge 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 26,463 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,109 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0067
CrossesCypress Bayou
LocationApprox. .1 Mi. South of B
RouteState Highway 67
Coordinates30.54208, -91.13624
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,463 (2021)
Projected traffic29,109 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0067 over Cypress Bayou built?

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

What condition is LA0067 over Cypress 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0067 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 26,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0067 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0067 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.