US Bridges

US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr.

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 625300130900852

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,716
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr. is a concrete tee beam carrying US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr. in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,716 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,487 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesPonchatoula Cr.
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50754, -90.4473
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating28.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,716 (2021)
Projected traffic8,487 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$819,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr. built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Ponchatoula 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr. carry?

About 7,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr.?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Ponchatoula Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.