US Bridges

US0190 over Creek

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 M E of LA 1077 · Structure no. 625200131005101

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
11,418
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 11,418 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,559 by 2041. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesCreek
Location2.3 M E of LA 1077
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.49356, -90.1618
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Creek carry?

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

How long is US0190 over Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.