US Bridges

US0190 over Little Teche Bayu

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 3.41 MI E of I-49 · Structure no. 034900121304491

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Little Teche Bayu is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over Little Teche Bayu in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 21,939 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,132 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesLittle Teche Bayu
Location3.41 MI E of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54574, -92.0107
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,939 (2021)
Projected traffic24,132 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$592,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Little Teche Bayu built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Little Teche Bayu 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Little Teche Bayu carry?

About 21,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Little Teche Bayu?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Little Teche Bayu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.