LA0015 over Cypress Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · 8.2 MI North of LA 549 · Structure no. 055601540208701
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,557
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0015 over Cypress Creek is a concrete culvert carrying LA0015 over Cypress Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 5,557 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,112 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0015 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0015 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA0015 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 5,557 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0015 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns LA0015 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.