US Bridges

Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou

Poor

Madison Parish, Louisiana · 3 MI SW Mound · Structure no. 053332172910311

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
142
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou is a steel culvert carrying Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou in Madison Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 142 vehicles a day, projected to reach 156 by 1999. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesHodge RD
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location3 MI SW Mound
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.28565, -91.05228
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic142 (1979)
Projected traffic156 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hodge RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 142 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hodge RD over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.