US Bridges

LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary

Good

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 3.79 MI West of US 171 · Structure no. 085808581100801

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary is a concrete slab carrying LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,816 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2041. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLA3226
CrossesCypress Creek Tributary
Location3.79 MI West of US 171
RouteState Highway 3226
Coordinates30.89171, -93.3471
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,816 (2021)
Projected traffic1,997 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns LA3226 over Cypress Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.