US Bridges

Washington ST over Youngs Bayou

Fair

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · Washington St. Monro · Structure no. 053732314920582

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
1980 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Youngs Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Washington 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,200 by 2000. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesYoungs Bayou
LocationWashington St. Monro
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52196, -92.09554
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.5 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (1980)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2000
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Youngs Bayou built?

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

What condition is Washington 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 Washington ST over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is Washington ST over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.