US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 2.12 MI E of LA 3068 · Structure no. 034900121100001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
3,310
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,310 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,641 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Des Cannes
Location2.12 MI E of LA 3068
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.48278, -92.49124
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,310 (2023)
Projected traffic3,641 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Bayou Des Cannes built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes carry?

About 3,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Des Cannes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.