US Bridges

US0090 over Bayou Blue

Good

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles North of US 90 · Structure no. 022900000020400

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Bayou Blue is a steel culvert carrying US0090 over Bayou Blue in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,411 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 255 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesBayou Blue
Location1.2 Miles North of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.6834, -90.7519
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width255 ft (77.7 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,192 (2021)
Projected traffic13,411 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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 over Bayou Blue built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Bayou Blue 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Bayou Blue carry?

About 12,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Bayou Blue?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 255 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Bayou Blue?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.