LA0126 over Cypress Creek
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles East of LA 505 · Structure no. 086400910605901
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 527
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying LA0126 over Cypress Creek in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 527 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 579 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 527 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.