US Bridges

LA0126 over Cypress Creek

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Winn Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 Mi. E. of LA 1233 · Structure no. 086400000000021

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Cypress Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 341 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0126
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.7 Mi. E. of LA 1233
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.11784, -92.8673
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2021)
Projected traffic341 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 LA0126 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Cypress Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.