US Bridges

Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Louberta Street · Structure no. 053732303920521

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 1999. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLouberta ST
CrossesYoungs Bayou
LocationLouberta Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.50985, -92.09028
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1979)
Projected traffic330 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louberta ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Louberta ST over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.