Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou
FairOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI S.Monroe · Structure no. 053732268920151
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 1979 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 305 by 1999. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (1979 count).
How long is Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Gourd Bayou RD over Youngs Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.