US Bridges

US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue

Fair

Lafayette Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI East of LA 724 · Structure no. 032800031103741

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,042
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue is a concrete culvert carrying US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue in Lafayette 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 7,042 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,746 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0090
CrossesBayou Queue De Tortue
Location0.4 MI East of LA 724
RouteU.S. Route 90
CountyLafayette Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23499, -92.1476
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,042 (2021)
Projected traffic7,746 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bayou Queue De Tortue built?

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

What condition is US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue carry?

About 7,042 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Bayou Queue De Tortue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.