US Bridges

Williams Lane over Cypress Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Logmile 0.53 FR 1DE to 2D · Structure no. 054232262913871

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams Lane over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Williams Lane over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 1999. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesWilliams Lane
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationLogmile 0.53 FR 1DE to 2D
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43793, -91.64488
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic70 (1979)
Projected traffic77 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 Williams Lane over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams Lane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Williams Lane over Cypress Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Williams Lane over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Williams Lane over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.