Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 4 MI S Okaloosa · Structure no. 053732188921711
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 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 wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 1999. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cypress School RD over 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 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 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.