US Bridges

Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 2.61 FR 443 to Ode · Structure no. 054232322913991

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22
1974 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 1994. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFortenberry RD
CrossesCypress Creek
LocationLog MI 2.61 FR 443 to Ode
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53688, -91.66556
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 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 width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (1974)
Projected traffic24 by 1994
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (1974 count).

How long is Fortenberry RD 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns Fortenberry RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.