US Bridges

Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou

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Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI NW of I-20 · Structure no. 053732315920641

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,400 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTower Drive
CrossesYoungs Bayou
Location1.1 MI NW of I-20
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOuachita Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.52552, -92.10611
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2036
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Drive over Youngs Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.