US Bridges

US0190 over Latanis Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 3.00 MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 034900080401232

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Latanis Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Latanis Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 by 2041. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesLatanis Bayou
Location3.00 MI E of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.53997, -91.7641
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,176 (2021)
Projected traffic22,193 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Latanis Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Latanis Bayou 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Latanis Bayou carry?

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

How long is US0190 over Latanis Bayou?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Latanis Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.