US Bridges

US0090 over Blue Bayou

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.003 MI W of LA 316 · Structure no. 025500000020425

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,230
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Blue Bayou is a steel culvert carrying US0090 over Blue Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,453 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesBlue Bayou
Location0.003 MI W of LA 316
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.68044, -90.7492
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2015)
Projected traffic2,453 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US0090 over Blue Bayou built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Blue Bayou 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Blue Bayou carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is US0090 over Blue Bayou?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Blue Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.