US Bridges

US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 4.0 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 034900080400002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
3,435 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
12,578
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 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 12,578 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,835 by 2041. The structure is 3,435 ft (1,047 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesAtchafalaya R @ Kspngs
Location4.0 MI E of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54401, -91.75431
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,435 ft (1,047 m)
Longest span506 ft (154.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,578 (2021)
Projected traffic13,835 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 1988, making it 37 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 12,578 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs?

The structure is 3,435 ft (1,047 m) long with a longest span of 506 ft (154.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Atchafalaya R @ Kspngs?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.