US Bridges

US0190 over Palmetto Creek

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI E of LA 3226 · Structure no. 070600000070214

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,056
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Palmetto Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0190 over Palmetto Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 18,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,861 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesPalmetto Creek
Location2.5 MI E of LA 3226
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.84698, -93.31302
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,056 (2021)
Projected traffic19,861 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Palmetto Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Palmetto Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Palmetto Creek carry?

About 18,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Palmetto Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Palmetto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.