US Bridges

W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou

Good

Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.01 Mi. West of LA 1183 · Structure no. 080530578915071

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
117 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou is a concrete slab carrying W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou in Avoyelles 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 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Yellow Bayou RD
CrossesYellow Bayou
Location0.01 Mi. West of LA 1183
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.96239, -91.8439
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length117 ft (35.7 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 traffic180 (2020)
Projected traffic198 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou 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 W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W Yellow Bayou RD over Yellow Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.