US Bridges

US0190 over Yellow Water River

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 625300130803581

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
14,856
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Yellow Water River is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Yellow Water River in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 14,856 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,341 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesYellow Water River
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50429, -90.5083
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 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 width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,856 (2021)
Projected traffic16,341 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Yellow Water River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Yellow Water River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Yellow Water River carry?

About 14,856 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Yellow Water River?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Yellow Water River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.