US Bridges

US0190 over Big Branch

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 M W of LA 441 · Structure no. 623200130701901

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Big Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over Big Branch in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 7,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,838 by 2041. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesBig Branch
Location2.7 M W of LA 441
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50349, -90.7171
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,126 (2021)
Projected traffic7,838 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$456,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Big Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Big Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Big Branch carry?

About 7,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Big Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Big Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.