US Bridges

US0190 over West Colyell Cr.

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 M E of LA 1027 · Structure no. 623200130606481

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,488
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over West Colyell Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over West Colyell Cr. in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 93 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 11,488 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,636 by 2041. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesWest Colyell Cr.
Location0.7 M E of LA 1027
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48498, -90.8931
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,488 (2021)
Projected traffic12,636 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$432,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over West Colyell Cr. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US0190 over West Colyell Cr. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over West Colyell Cr. carry?

About 11,488 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over West Colyell Cr.?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over West Colyell Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.