US Bridges

Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. East of LA 1176 · Structure no. 080530548921301

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf is a concrete slab carrying Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYoungs Crossing
CrossesBayou Boeuf
Location0.01 Mi. East of LA 1176
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.91267, -92.2183
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Crossing over Bayou Boeuf?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.