US Bridges

LA0028 over Cypress Bayou

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 Mi. East of LA 465 · Structure no. 085800000080620

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
6,952
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Cypress Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,647 by 2041. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA0028
CrossesCypress Bayou
Location3.9 Mi. East of LA 465
RouteState Highway 28
Coordinates31.23882, -92.83348
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,952 (2021)
Projected traffic7,647 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0028 over Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0028 over Cypress Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Cypress Bayou carry?

About 6,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.