US Bridges

US0190 over Vaughn Relief

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 7.0 MI E of LA 113 · Structure no. 070200120611981

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
3,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Vaughn Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Vaughn Relief in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 3,923 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,315 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesVaughn Relief
Location7.0 MI E of LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50692, -92.9315
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,923 (2021)
Projected traffic4,315 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 US0190 over Vaughn Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Vaughn Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Vaughn Relief carry?

About 3,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Vaughn Relief?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Vaughn Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.