US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.61 MI East of LA 99 · Structure no. 072700120803611

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
88 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,849
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5,849 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,433 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou
Location3.61 MI East of LA 99
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48143, -92.7139
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,849 (2021)
Projected traffic6,433 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 Bayou built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou carry?

About 5,849 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.