US Bridges

US0090 over English Bayou

Fair

Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI East of LA 3256 · Structure no. 071000030507971

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,080
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over English Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0090 over English Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 6,080 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,688 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesEnglish Bayou
Location3.1 MI East of LA 3256
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyCalcasieu Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23264, -93.06194
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,080 (2021)
Projected traffic6,688 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 English Bayou built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over English 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 US0090 over English Bayou carry?

About 6,080 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over English Bayou?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over English Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.