US Bridges

Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Stubbs ST Monroe · Structure no. 053732309920701

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Stubbs Ave over West Prong 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 1,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,320 by 2000. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesStubbs Ave
CrossesWest Prong Youngs Bayou
LocationStubbs ST Monroe
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.51524, -92.11706
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (1980)
Projected traffic1,320 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou built?

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

What condition is Stubbs Ave 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 Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Stubbs Ave over West Prong Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.