US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 MI W LA 78 · Structure no. 613900000610313

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,660
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13,660 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,026 by 2041. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Grosse Tete
Location0.02 MI W LA 78
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.55473, -91.55759
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,660 (2021)
Projected traffic15,026 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete carry?

About 13,660 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Grosse Tete?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.