US Bridges

LA0319 over Cypremort Point

FairPosted for load

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 7.6 MI South of LA 83 · Structure no. 035102390100491

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
914
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0319 over Cypremort Point is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0319 over Cypremort Point in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 914 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,005 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0319
CrossesCypremort Point
Location7.6 MI South of LA 83
RouteState Highway 319
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.71871, -91.87116
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic914 (2021)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2041
Trucks12%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0319 over Cypremort Point built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0319 over Cypremort Point 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0319 over Cypremort Point carry?

About 914 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA0319 over Cypremort Point?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0319 over Cypremort Point?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.