US Bridges

US0190 over Jones Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 611700130501281

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
24,923
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Jones Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Jones Creek in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,923 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,415 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesJones Creek
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45617, -91.07453
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,923 (2021)
Projected traffic27,415 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Jones Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Jones Creek carry?

About 24,923 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.