US Bridges

US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir

Poor

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI West of LA 743 · Structure no. 034900121301432

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
407 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20,176 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 by 2041. The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesUprr/ Acadia Prep Cir
Location3.0 MI West of LA 743
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.53601, -92.0585
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length407 ft (124.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir carry?

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

How long is US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir?

The structure is 407 ft (124.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Uprr/ Acadia Prep Cir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.