LA3006 over Cypress Bayou
GoodEast Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 M N of LA 19&I -110 · Structure no. 611708173300201
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,620
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3006 over Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3006 over Cypress Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 7,620 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,382 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3006 over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3006 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 2023.
How much traffic does LA3006 over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 7,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3006 over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns LA3006 over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.