US Bridges

Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 Mi. S. Hwy. 557 · Structure no. 053732178921311

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
1973 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 1993. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPine Bluff RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.9 Mi. S. Hwy. 557
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.29735, -92.21884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (1973)
Projected traffic396 by 1993
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bluff RD over 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 Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (1973 count).

How long is Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Bluff RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.