US Bridges

US0190 over Calcasieu River

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 7.9 Mi. E of Int LA 113 · Structure no. 070200120612821

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,262 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
3,210
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Calcasieu River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Calcasieu River in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,531 by 2043. The structure is 1,262 ft (384.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS0190
CrossesCalcasieu River
Location7.9 Mi. E of Int LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50312, -92.9174
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,262 ft (384.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,210 (2023)
Projected traffic3,531 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 US0190 over Calcasieu River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Calcasieu 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Calcasieu River carry?

About 3,210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Calcasieu River?

The structure is 1,262 ft (384.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Calcasieu River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.