US Bridges

Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek

Fair

Lincoln Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI SE of LA 544 · Structure no. 053132327924061

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in Lincoln 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, projected to reach 742 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTarbutton RD
CrossesBranch of Cypress Creek
Location0.7 MI SE of LA 544
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLincoln Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.54718, -92.67721
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2016)
Projected traffic742 by 2036
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Tarbutton RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.