US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI East of LA 752 · Structure no. 034900121114601

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,040
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6,040 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,644 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 147 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou
Location0.7 MI East of LA 752
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.51298, -92.25006
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
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width147 ft (44.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,040 (2021)
Projected traffic6,644 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bayou built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou 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 Bayou carry?

About 6,040 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 147 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.