Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou
PoorClosed to trafficOuachita Parish, Louisiana · Short Washington St. · Structure no. 053732310920611
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1980 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2000. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Short Washngton ST over E. Prong Youngs Bayou?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.