US Bridges

US0090 over Hampton Coulee

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI E of LA 3063 · Structure no. 071000030300581

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,509
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Hampton Coulee is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over Hampton Coulee in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,509 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,759 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesHampton Coulee
Location1.0 MI E of LA 3063
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.19549, -93.57329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,509 (2021)
Projected traffic2,759 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US0090 over Hampton Coulee built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Hampton Coulee 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Hampton Coulee carry?

About 2,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Hampton Coulee?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Hampton Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.