LA0557 over Cypress Creek
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 10.30 Mi. S. of LA 34 · Structure no. 053700000050298
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,073
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0557 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0557 over Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,073 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0557 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0557 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does LA0557 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 1,073 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0557 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA0557 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.