Walsh RD over Yellow Water River
PoorPosted for loadTangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.2 MI W of Happywoods RD · Structure no. 625330277903021
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 124 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walsh RD over Yellow Water River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walsh RD over Yellow Water River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walsh RD over Yellow Water River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walsh RD over Yellow Water River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Walsh RD over Yellow Water River carry?
About 4 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Walsh RD over Yellow Water River?
The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Walsh RD over Yellow Water River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.