LA0550 over Cypress Creek
FairUnion Parish, Louisiana · .14 MI North of LA 15 · Structure no. 055603110200141
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 464
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0550 over Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0550 over Cypress Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0550 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0550 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 LA0550 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 464 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is LA0550 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns LA0550 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.