US Bridges

US0190 over Sabine River

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI W of LA 389 · Structure no. 070600280100001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
670 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Sabine River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Sabine River in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 3,126 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,438 by 2041. The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesSabine River
Location3.4 MI W of LA 389
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.74692, -93.60954
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length670 ft (204.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,126 (2021)
Projected traffic3,438 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 US0190 over Sabine River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Sabine River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Sabine River carry?

About 3,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Sabine River?

The structure is 670 ft (204.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Sabine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.