Cypress Island RD over Creek
FairPosted for loadSt. Martin Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI SW of LA 31 · Structure no. 035030113915181
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,584
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cypress Island RD over Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Island RD over Creek in St. Martin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,584 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,742 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cypress Island RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cypress Island RD over 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cypress Island RD over Creek carry?
About 1,584 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cypress Island RD over Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Cypress Island RD over Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.