US Bridges

Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI NW of LA 830-3 · Structure no. 053432477915231

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,485 by 1999. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCooper Lake RD
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location0.3 MI NW of LA 830-3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.79334, -91.87159
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (1979)
Projected traffic1,485 by 1999
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 Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Lake RD over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.