US Bridges

US0190 over Jones Creek

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 1.20 Mi. E of US 61 · Structure no. 611700130501284

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
17,284
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 1961, so it is 64 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 17,284 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,012 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesJones Creek
Location1.20 Mi. E of US 61
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyEast Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.45634, -91.07532
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating30 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,284 (2021)
Projected traffic19,012 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 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 1961, making it 64 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 17,284 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.