US Bridges

Adams RD over Yellow Water River

Good

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 2.6 Miles NE of LA 22 · Structure no. 625330276903031

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams RD over Yellow Water River is a concrete slab carrying Adams RD over Yellow Water River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,850 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAdams RD
CrossesYellow Water River
Location2.6 Miles NE of LA 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.45897, -90.50578
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,850 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Adams RD over Yellow Water River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams RD over Yellow Water River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Adams RD over Yellow Water River carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Adams RD over Yellow Water River?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Adams RD over Yellow Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.