US Bridges

Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou

Good

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI W of US 165 · Structure no. 053700000050290

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 36 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2037. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesAdams ST
CrossesE Prong Youngs Bayou
Location1.6 MI W of US 165
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.51547, -92.09769
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2017)
Projected traffic39 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams ST over E Prong 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Adams ST over E Prong Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.