US Bridges

Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek

Fair

Vernon Parish, Louisiana · 5.68 Mi. SE of LA 464 · Structure no. 085830538932171

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
130
1976 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek 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 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 1996. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCypress Church RD
CrossesCypress Creek
Location5.68 Mi. SE of LA 464
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.89747, -93.3626
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (1976)
Projected traffic143 by 1996
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek built?

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

What condition is Cypress Church RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cypress Church RD over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.