US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Teche

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 0.15 MI E of LA 742 · Structure no. 034900121307051

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,559
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Teche is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Bayou Teche in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 8,559 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,414 by 2038. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Teche
Location0.15 MI E of LA 742
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.54665, -91.96848
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,559 (2018)
Projected traffic9,414 by 2038
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$799,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Teche built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Teche 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Teche carry?

About 8,559 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Teche?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Teche?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.