US Bridges

US0190 over Yellow Water River

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 625300130803582

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
200 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,261
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 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 18,261 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,087 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesYellow Water River
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50447, -90.5076
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 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 rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,261 (2021)
Projected traffic20,087 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 18,261 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 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Yellow Water River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.