US0090 over Bayou Blue
GoodLafourche Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 Miles South of US 90 · Structure no. 022900000020401
- 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 232 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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 232 ft wide.
Who owns US0090 over Bayou Blue?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.