US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge

Good

Acadia Parish, Louisiana · 2.32 MI E of LA 26 · Structure no. 030100120900001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
500 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge in Acadia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,816 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Nezpieque Bridge
Location2.32 MI E of LA 26
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.48071, -92.6329
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,816 (2021)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge carry?

About 6,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Nezpieque Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.