US Bridges

US0190 over Barnes Creek

Good

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.9 MI E of US 171 · Structure no. 070600120514831

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,263
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Barnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Barnes Creek in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,263 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,589 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location4.9 MI E of US 171
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.51667, -93.15096
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,263 (2021)
Projected traffic3,589 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Barnes Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 3,263 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.