W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River
GoodWashington Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Miles West of 450 · Structure no. 625930442901521
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 308
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River is a concrete slab carrying W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River in Washington Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River carry?
About 308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns W. Yates Road over Tchefuncte River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.