US Bridges

US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · US0190 · Structure no. 625300130900871

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,045
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 21,045 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,149 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesPonchatoula Creek C
LocationUS0190
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.5067, -90.4474
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,045 (2021)
Projected traffic23,149 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 Creek C built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C 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 Ponchatoula Creek C carry?

About 21,045 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Ponchatoula Creek C?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.