I0020 over Youngs Bayou
PoorOuachita Parish, Louisiana · .7 MI East of LA 594 · Structure no. 053704510619626
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,285
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I0020 over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying I0020 over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 31,285 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,413 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 I0020 over Youngs Bayou built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I0020 over Youngs Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does I0020 over Youngs Bayou carry?
About 31,285 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I0020 over Youngs Bayou?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I0020 over Youngs Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.