US Bridges

Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 MI N of LA 10 · Structure no. 032030502923521

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 145 vehicles a day, projected to reach 159 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCypress Creek RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location3.5 MI N of LA 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.84044, -92.58449
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic159 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek 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 Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Creek RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.