US Bridges

Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI SW of I-20 · Structure no. 054232269913841

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1999 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2019. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesOquinn RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.1 MI SW of I-20
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.44934, -91.64019
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
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1999)
Projected traffic110 by 2019
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oquinn 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 Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Oquinn RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.