US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Cholpe

Good

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · 2.95 MI W. of Wbr Ph Line · Structure no. 613900080202951

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Cholpe is a concrete continuous slab carrying US0190 over Bayou Cholpe in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 20,176 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Cholpe
Location2.95 MI W. of Wbr Ph Line
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.55116, -91.4608
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,176 (2021)
Projected traffic22,193 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Cholpe built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Cholpe 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Cholpe carry?

About 20,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Cholpe?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Cholpe?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.