US Bridges

US0190 over Richards Gully

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI East of LA 757 · Structure no. 034900121103811

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,172
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Richards Gully is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Richards Gully in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 15,172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,689 by 2041. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesRichards Gully
Location0.7 MI East of LA 757
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49492, -92.4295
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,172 (2021)
Projected traffic16,689 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Richards Gully built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Richards Gully 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Richards Gully carry?

About 15,172 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Richards Gully?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Richards Gully?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.