US Bridges

Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M. E. of LA 153 · Structure no. 083532076930501

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 52 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBumgardner RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.0 M. E. of LA 153
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.12712, -93.084
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Bumgardner RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.