US Bridges

US0190 over Creek

Poor

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 M N of LA 37 · Structure no. 611700000610346

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44,391
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Creek is a steel culvert carrying US0190 over Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 44,391 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,830 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 138 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesCreek
Location1.1 M N of LA 37
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49026, -91.1225
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating75.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width138 ft (42.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,391 (2023)
Projected traffic48,830 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Creek carry?

About 44,391 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 138 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.