US Bridges

US0190 over Bayou Clause

Fair

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 4.8 M E of LA 413 · Structure no. 616100080107982

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
20,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Bayou Clause is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Bayou Clause in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 20,097 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,106 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesBayou Clause
Location4.8 M E of LA 413
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50805, -91.33335
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,097 (2021)
Projected traffic22,106 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Bayou Clause built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Bayou Clause 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Bayou Clause carry?

About 20,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Bayou Clause?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Bayou Clause?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.