US Bridges

US0190 over Dry Slough

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 26 · Structure no. 072700120808161

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,816
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Dry Slough is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US0190 over Dry Slough in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 6,816 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,497 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesDry Slough
Location2.0 MI East of LA 26
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48085, -92.63774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,816 (2021)
Projected traffic7,497 by 2041
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 US0190 over Dry Slough built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Dry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Dry Slough carry?

About 6,816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Dry Slough?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Dry Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.