US Bridges

US0425 over Cypress Bayou

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2.2 Mi. North of LA 830-3 · Structure no. 053400000050224

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,676
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0425 over Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0425 over Cypress Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 5,676 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,243 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0425
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location2.2 Mi. North of LA 830-3
RouteU.S. Route 425
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.82249, -91.8889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,676 (2021)
Projected traffic6,243 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0425 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0425 over Cypress Bayou 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0425 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 5,676 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0425 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US0425 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.