US Bridges

LA0004 over Cypress Creek

Good

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 10.23 MI E of US 167 · Structure no. 052500670610231

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,246
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0004 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0004 over Cypress Creek in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,246 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,470 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0004
CrossesCypress Creek
Location10.23 MI E of US 167
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates32.27332, -92.552
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2021)
Projected traffic2,470 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0004 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0004 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 LA0004 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0004 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns LA0004 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.