LA0544 over Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI North of I-20 · Structure no. 053102960306561
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,636
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0544 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0544 over Cypress Creek in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,636 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,799 by 2041. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA0544 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0544 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does LA0544 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 11,636 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is LA0544 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns LA0544 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.