US Bridges

LA0119 over Bayou Cypre

Fair

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 9.49 Mi. North of LA 8 · Structure no. 083501180303451

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
189
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0119 over Bayou Cypre is a concrete slab carrying LA0119 over Bayou Cypre in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 189 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0119
CrossesBayou Cypre
Location9.49 Mi. North of LA 8
RouteState Highway 119
CountyNatchitoches Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.47782, -92.95324
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic189 (2021)
Projected traffic207 by 2041
Trucks14%
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

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 LA0119 over Bayou Cypre built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0119 over Bayou Cypre 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0119 over Bayou Cypre carry?

About 189 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0119 over Bayou Cypre?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns LA0119 over Bayou Cypre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.