US Bridges

US0190 over Creek

Fair

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 M E of LA 434 · Structure no. 625200131213841

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
11,718
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 11,718 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,889 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesCreek
Location2.5 M E of LA 434
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.3082, -89.8903
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,718 (2021)
Projected traffic12,889 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$186,000
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 11,718 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.