US Bridges

Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal

FairPosted for load

St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI N. LA 83 · Structure no. 035129502913681

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal is a concrete slab carrying Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCypremort Rd.
CrossesVachere Canal
Location0.05 MI N. LA 83
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.83668, -91.61296
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2022)
Projected traffic517 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cypremort Rd. over Vachere Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.