US Bridges

Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek

Good

Union Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI W of LA 15 · Structure no. 055632420922621

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek in Union Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHolmesville RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.1 MI W of LA 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.70066, -92.43654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Holmesville RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.