US Bridges

Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou

FairPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Olive St. - Monroe LA · Structure no. 053732309920651

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2000. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOlive ST
CrossesW. Prong Youngs Bayou
LocationOlive St. - Monroe LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51295, -92.10832
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (1980)
Projected traffic330 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive ST over W. 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 Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Olive ST over W. Prong Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.