US Bridges

Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI W Luna · Structure no. 053732186921581

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 1999. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCypress School RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location2 MI W Luna
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.31091, -92.26354
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (1979)
Projected traffic258 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypress School 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.