US Bridges

US 190 over Slough

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 8.6 Mi. E of LA 113 · Structure no. 070200120613531

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,958
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Slough is a concrete slab carrying US 190 over Slough in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5 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 2,958 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,253 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 190
CrossesSlough
Location8.6 Mi. E of LA 113
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50061, -92.9066
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,958 (2023)
Projected traffic3,253 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 US 190 over Slough built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over Slough 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 US 190 over Slough carry?

About 2,958 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Slough?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.