US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Poor

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 3226 · Structure no. 070600280311381

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,056
2021 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 18,056 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,861 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location2.0 MI East of LA 3226
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.84685, -93.32036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,056 (2021)
Projected traffic19,861 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 18,056 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.