US Bridges

Beach RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI SE of US 80 · Structure no. 054232278913911

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1979 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beach RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Beach RD over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 1999. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesBeach RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.3 MI SE of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.46375, -91.65196
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1979)
Projected traffic132 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 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 Beach RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beach 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 Beach RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Beach RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Beach RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.