US Bridges

US0190 over Morganza Fldwy

Fair

Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 613900080306461

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
18,778 ft
458 main spans
Daily traffic
12,942
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Morganza Fldwy is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over Morganza Fldwy in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 12,942 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,236 by 2041. The structure is 18,778 ft (5,723.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesMorganza Fldwy
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyPointe Coupee Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5563, -91.66537
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans458
Design loadH 15
Structure length18,778 ft (5,723.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,942 (2021)
Projected traffic14,236 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$87.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Morganza Fldwy built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Morganza Fldwy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Morganza Fldwy carry?

About 12,942 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Morganza Fldwy?

The structure is 18,778 ft (5,723.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Morganza Fldwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.