US Bridges

LA0146 over Cypress Creek

Good

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Mi. E. of LA 822 · Structure no. 053100000050302

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0146 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0146 over Cypress Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,052 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLA0146
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2.1 Mi. E. of LA 822
RouteState Highway 146
Coordinates32.59251, -92.66039
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2021)
Projected traffic3,052 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 LA0146 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0146 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA0146 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0146 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns LA0146 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.