Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek
FairPosted for loadWebster Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. East La. 159 · Structure no. 080608000002802
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1996 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek in Webster Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fdr 831 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Fdr 831 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.