US Bridges

Smalling RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI W of LA 183 · Structure no. 054200000700523

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2008 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smalling RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smalling RD over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmalling RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.7 MI W of LA 183
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.52226, -91.65673
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic200 (2008)
Projected traffic220 by 2028
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smalling RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smalling 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 2023.

How much traffic does Smalling RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Smalling RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smalling RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.