US Bridges

LA0408 over Cypress Bayou

Good

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 M East of LA 67 · Structure no. 611702550202081

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,976
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0408 over Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0408 over Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,976 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,673 by 2041. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesLA0408
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location2.2 M East of LA 67
RouteState Highway 408
Coordinates30.52865, -91.11043
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,976 (2021)
Projected traffic29,673 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 LA0408 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0408 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0408 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 26,976 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0408 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA0408 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.