US Bridges

Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.014 MI N of LA 548 · Structure no. 053732190921691

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cypress School RD over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 1999. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCypress School RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.014 MI N of LA 548
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.31614, -92.28131
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (1979)
Projected traffic341 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 Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

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

About 310 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress School RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.