US Bridges

US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · US 190 · Structure no. 625200131103671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
25,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 25,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,720 by 2036. The structure is 200 ft (61 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
CrossesPonchitolawa CR
LocationUS 190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.42437, -90.085
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,200 (2016)
Projected traffic27,720 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Ponchitolawa CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR 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 Ponchitolawa CR carry?

About 25,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Ponchitolawa CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.