US Bridges

Moore RD over Youngs Bayou

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.50 Miles East of LA 15 · Structure no. 053700000050261

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2001 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore RD over Youngs Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore RD over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 700 vehicles a day, projected to reach 770 by 2021. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore RD
CrossesYoungs Bayou
Location0.50 Miles East of LA 15
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.45993, -92.04792
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2001)
Projected traffic770 by 2021
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Moore RD over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore RD over Youngs 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Moore RD over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Moore RD over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Moore RD over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.