US Bridges

Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.63 MI E of LA 557 · Structure no. 053732176921311

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 1999. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHenry Martin RD
CrossesDrain to Cypress Creek
Location1.63 MI E of LA 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.29504, -92.21761
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1979)
Projected traffic110 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Henry Martin RD over Drain to Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.