US Bridges

US0190 over Slough

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 M E of LA 1077 · Structure no. 625200131004751

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Slough is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Slough in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,418 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,559 by 2041. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesSlough
Location1.9 M E of LA 1077
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.49393, -90.1673
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,418 (2021)
Projected traffic12,559 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Slough built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Slough in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Slough carry?

About 11,418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Slough?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.