US Bridges

Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. S of LA 183 · Structure no. 054200000054205

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 275 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesMcmanus Road
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.6 Mi. S of LA 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.43476, -91.63428
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2022)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcmanus Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mcmanus Road over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.