LA0822 over Cypress Bayou
PoorPosted for loadLincoln Parish, Louisiana · 3.35 MI East of US 167 · Structure no. 053108310603351
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 154 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,568
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0822 over Cypress Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0822 over Cypress Bayou in Lincoln Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,568 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,724 by 2041. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 LA0822 over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0822 over Cypress Bayou 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does LA0822 over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 1,568 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0822 over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA0822 over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.