US Bridges

Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. S. of LA 160 on Y · Structure no. 040800000040419

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 220 vehicles a day, projected to reach 242 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesYoung Rd.
CrossesBear Branch Trib
Location0.5 Mi. S. of LA 160 on Y
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBossier Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.81555, -93.49276
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic242 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Young Rd. over Bear Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.