LA0028 over Cypress Bayou
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.9 MI East of LA 465 · Structure no. 085804170122251
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 407 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,065
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0028 over Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0028 over Cypress Bayou in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 7,065 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,771 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0028 over Cypress Bayou built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0028 over Cypress Bayou 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 2024.
How much traffic does LA0028 over Cypress Bayou carry?
About 7,065 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0028 over Cypress Bayou?
The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns LA0028 over Cypress Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.