US Bridges

Wardline Road over Yellow Water River

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Miles West of LA 3234 · Structure no. 625330312903121

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,582
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wardline Road over Yellow Water River is a concrete slab carrying Wardline Road over Yellow Water River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,582 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,140 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWardline Road
CrossesYellow Water River
Location0.9 Miles West of LA 3234
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.51906, -90.51983
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,582 (2020)
Projected traffic6,140 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wardline Road over Yellow Water River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wardline Road over Yellow Water River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wardline Road over Yellow Water River carry?

About 5,582 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Wardline Road over Yellow Water River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wardline Road over Yellow Water River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.