US Bridges

US0190 over Tickfaw River

Fair

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 623200130704181

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Tickfaw River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Tickfaw River in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesTickfaw River
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50392, -90.6784
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length430 ft (131.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Tickfaw River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Tickfaw River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Tickfaw River carry?

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

How long is US0190 over Tickfaw River?

The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Tickfaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.