US Bridges

Yucatan RD over Blue Hole

Good

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · .73 Miles SE of LA 608 · Structure no. 585432061910961

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
1984 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yucatan RD over Blue Hole is a concrete slab carrying Yucatan RD over Blue Hole in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 120 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2004. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesYucatan RD
CrossesBlue Hole
Location.73 Miles SE of LA 608
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.10372, -91.16185
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (1984)
Projected traffic132 by 2004
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

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 Yucatan RD over Blue Hole built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yucatan RD over Blue Hole 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Yucatan RD over Blue Hole carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (1984 count).

How long is Yucatan RD over Blue Hole?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Yucatan RD over Blue Hole?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.