US Bridges

US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI East of LA 18 · Structure no. 022602830908431

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 67,143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,857 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 342 ft wide.

CarriesUS0090-B
CrossesWhiskey Bayou
Location1.0 MI East of LA 18
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.90762, -90.1616
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width342 ft (104.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,143 (2021)
Projected traffic73,857 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090-B over Whiskey 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou carry?

About 67,143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 342 ft wide.

Who owns US0090-B over Whiskey Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.