US Bridges

US0190 over Little Teche Bayou

Poor

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.07 MI W of LA 743 · Structure no. 034900121304492

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,487
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Little Teche Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Little Teche Bayou 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 10,487 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,535 by 2042. 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).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesLittle Teche Bayou
Location0.07 MI W of LA 743
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.54601, -92.01045
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,487 (2022)
Projected traffic11,535 by 2042
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 Bayou built?

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

What condition is US0190 over Little Teche Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Little Teche Bayou carry?

About 10,487 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Little Teche Bayou?

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 Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.