US Bridges

Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.5 Mi. SE of Caspiana · Structure no. 040932155933211

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesYearwood RD
CrossesPhillips Bayou
Location3.5 Mi. SE of Caspiana
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.25758, -93.53522
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Yearwood RD over Phillips Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.