US Bridges

Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mi. E. of LA 557 · Structure no. 053700000050009

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR is a concrete culvert carrying Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTack Allen RD
CrossesDrain to Cypress CR
Location1.0 Mi. E. of LA 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.29486, -92.23504
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Tack Allen RD over Drain to Cypress CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.