Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 4 Miles SW Luna · Structure no. 053732181921671
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17 by 1999. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek carry?
About 16 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Laureli RD over Branch of Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.