US Bridges

US0190 over Tiger Bayou

Fair

West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 10.55 M from Ebr Line · Structure no. 616100080110552

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,077
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Tiger Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0190 over Tiger Bayou in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 19,077 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,984 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesTiger Bayou
Location10.55 M from Ebr Line
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyWest Baton Rouge Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.52132, -91.37268
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,077 (2021)
Projected traffic20,984 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Tiger Bayou built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Tiger Bayou 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Tiger Bayou carry?

About 19,077 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Tiger Bayou?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Tiger Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.