US Bridges

US0190 over Lively Bayou

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East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 611700130503641

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Lively Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Lively Bayou in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 24,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,028 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesLively Bayou
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.46222, -91.03651
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 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 traffic24,571 (2021)
Projected traffic27,028 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Lively Bayou built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Lively Bayou 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Lively Bayou carry?

About 24,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Lively Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Lively Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.