US Bridges

LA0182 over Yokely Bayou

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St. Mary Parish, Louisiana · 0.26 MI S of LA 3211 · Structure no. 035100040612081

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,242
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0182 over Yokely Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0182 over Yokely Bayou in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6,242 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,866 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0182
CrossesYokely Bayou
Location0.26 MI S of LA 3211
RouteState Highway 182
CountySt. Mary Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates29.80954, -91.5102
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,242 (2021)
Projected traffic6,866 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0182 over Yokely Bayou built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0182 over Yokely 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does LA0182 over Yokely Bayou carry?

About 6,242 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0182 over Yokely Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA0182 over Yokely Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.