US Bridges

US0190 over Coyell Creek

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M W of LA 63 · Structure no. 623200130614231

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,215
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Coyell Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over Coyell Creek in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,215 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,936 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesCoyell Creek
Location1.0 M W of LA 63
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50311, -90.7695
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,215 (2021)
Projected traffic7,936 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 Coyell Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Coyell Creek 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 Coyell Creek carry?

About 7,215 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Coyell Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Coyell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.