US Bridges

US0090 over Bayou Blanc

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of LA 1124 · Structure no. 030100030910971

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,598
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Bayou Blanc is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Bayou Blanc in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6,598 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,257 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesBayou Blanc
Location3.1 MI East of LA 1124
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates30.19081, -92.41482
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,598 (2021)
Projected traffic7,257 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US0090 over Bayou Blanc built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Bayou Blanc 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Bayou Blanc carry?

About 6,598 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Bayou Blanc?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Bayou Blanc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.