US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Toulouse

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.05 MI W of LA 742 · Structure no. 034900121306861

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,498
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Toulouse is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Bayou Toulouse 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20,498 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,547 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Toulouse
Location0.05 MI W of LA 742
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.5469, -91.9716
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,498 (2021)
Projected traffic22,547 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 Bayou Toulouse built?

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

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Toulouse in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Toulouse carry?

About 20,498 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Toulouse?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Toulouse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.