US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B.

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 4.55 MI East of LA 741 · Structure no. 034900121312651

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,476
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B. in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 13,476 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,823 by 2041. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Courtableau E.B.
Location4.55 MI East of LA 741
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.54725, -91.8751
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,476 (2021)
Projected traffic14,823 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B. carry?

About 13,476 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B.?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Courtableau E.B.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.