US Bridges

Yeldell RD over The Glades

Good

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI E of LA 140 · Structure no. 053432517914931

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yeldell RD over The Glades is a concrete culvert carrying Yeldell RD over The Glades in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesYeldell RD
CrossesThe Glades
Location0.8 MI E of LA 140
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.86101, -91.82046
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2016)
Projected traffic220 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Yeldell RD over The Glades built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yeldell RD over The Glades 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Yeldell RD over The Glades carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Yeldell RD over The Glades?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Yeldell RD over The Glades?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.