US Bridges

Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Renwick St. Monroe L · Structure no. 053732309920541

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Renwick ST 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,300 by 2000. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRenwick ST
CrossesYoungs Bayou
LocationRenwick St. Monroe L
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51476, -92.08988
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (1980)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$198,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Renwick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Renwick ST over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.