US Bridges

Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Garret Road · Structure no. 053732280920341

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
153 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1980 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 660 by 2000. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGarrett RD
CrossesYoungs Bayou
LocationGarret Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.46715, -92.05828
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1980)
Projected traffic660 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett 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 Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett RD over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.