Church St. over Cypress Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 M W of LA 19 · Structure no. 611702530204751
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,411
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church St. over Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Church St. over Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 17,411 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,152 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church St. over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church St. 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Church St. over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 17,411 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Church St. over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.
Who owns Church St. over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.