US Bridges

US0190 over Stumpy Bayou

Good

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2MI E of P.C. Parish Line · Structure no. 616100080111261

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Stumpy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Stumpy Bayou in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 19,077 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,984 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 165 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesStumpy Bayou
Location2MI E of P.C. Parish Line
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.52527, -91.38382
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width165 ft (50.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,077 (2021)
Projected traffic20,984 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Stumpy Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Stumpy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Stumpy Bayou carry?

About 19,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Stumpy Bayou?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 165 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Stumpy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.