US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 4.3 MI E. of LA 111 · Structure no. 070600280304351

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,254
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drain is a steel culvert carrying US0190 over Drain in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 4,254 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,679 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location4.3 MI E. of LA 111
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.83921, -93.43866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,254 (2022)
Projected traffic4,679 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Drain in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 4,254 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.