US0080 over Youngs Bayou
GoodOuachita Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 840-6 · Structure no. 053700010920351
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,683
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0080 over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0080 over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 17,683 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,451 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0080 over Youngs Bayou built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0080 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US0080 over Youngs Bayou carry?
About 17,683 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US0080 over Youngs Bayou?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns US0080 over Youngs Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.