US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Courtableau W.B.

Good

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 3.70 MI W of US 71 · Structure no. 034900121312652

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
20,176
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Courtableau W.B. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Bayou Courtableau W.B. in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 20,176 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,193 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 W.B.
Location3.70 MI W of US 71
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.54737, -91.87385
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
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 traffic20,176 (2021)
Projected traffic22,193 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 W.B. built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 20,176 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.