US Bridges

Breard ST over Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Breard St. Monroe LA · Structure no. 053732311920571

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breard ST over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Breard ST over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 1,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,650 by 2000. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBreard ST
CrossesYoungs Bayou
LocationBreard St. Monroe LA
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52009, -92.09386
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (1980)
Projected traffic1,650 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 Breard ST over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breard 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 Breard ST over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Breard ST over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Breard ST over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.