US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Tommy

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 613900080205401

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Tommy is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Bayou Tommy in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 20,176 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Tommy
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.55348, -91.50275
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,176 (2021)
Projected traffic22,193 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Tommy built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Tommy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Tommy carry?

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

How long is US0190 over Bayou Tommy?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Tommy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.