US Bridges

US0090 over Lourse Bayou

Good

Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana · 0.42 MI N of US 90 WB · Structure no. 025504240700058

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,629
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0090 over Lourse Bayou is a steel culvert carrying US0090 over Lourse Bayou in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,629 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,891 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0090
CrossesLourse Bayou
Location0.42 MI N of US 90 WB
RouteU.S. Route 90
Coordinates29.66944, -91.0442
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,629 (2021)
Projected traffic2,891 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0090 over Lourse Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0090 over Lourse 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0090 over Lourse Bayou carry?

About 2,629 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0090 over Lourse Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US0090 over Lourse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.