US Bridges

Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 MI NW of I-20 · Structure no. 053732309920621

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams ST
CrossesWest Prong Youngs Bayou
Location0.9 MI NW of I-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51166, -92.10364
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams ST over West Prong 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 Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Adams ST over West Prong Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.