US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI West of LA 3226 · Structure no. 070600280308071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,365
2023 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 3 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 6,365 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,001 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location1.3 MI West of LA 3226
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.83921, -93.37484
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,365 (2023)
Projected traffic7,001 by 2043
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$243,000
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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 6,365 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.