US Bridges

US0190 over Serpent Bayou

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI E of US165 · Structure no. 070200120702861

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,929
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Serpent Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Serpent Bayou in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6,929 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,621 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesSerpent Bayou
Location2.8 MI E of US165
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.48192, -92.80313
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,929 (2021)
Projected traffic7,621 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Serpent Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Serpent Bayou 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Serpent Bayou carry?

About 6,929 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Serpent Bayou?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Serpent Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.