LA0408 over Cypress Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 M E of LA 67&LA 408 · Structure no. 611702550202082
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,515
- 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 1984, so it is 41 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 19,515 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,466 by 2041. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0408 over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 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 19,515 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is LA0408 over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns LA0408 over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.