US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya
PoorSt. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 625200593001701
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,130 ft
- 15 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 28,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,790 by 2041. The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya carry?
About 28,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya?
The structure is 1,130 ft (344.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US0190 over US190B/LA21/BOUGE Falaya?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.