US Bridges

US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI W of LA 975 · Structure no. 034900080400001

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
3,403 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs is a steel truss - thru carrying US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 by 2041. The structure is 3,403 ft (1,037.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesAtchafalaya R @ Kspngs
Location0.25 MI W of LA 975
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54844, -91.74462
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+23 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,403 ft (1,037.2 m)
Longest span780 ft (237.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,176 (2021)
Projected traffic22,193 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs 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 Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs carry?

About 20,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs?

The structure is 3,403 ft (1,037.2 m) long with a longest span of 780 ft (237.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.