US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Fair

East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 M W of US 61&US 190 · Structure no. 611700130502861

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,571
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Drain in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 24,571 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,028 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 197 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location2.8 M W of US 61&US 190
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.46004, -91.04922
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width197 ft (59.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,571 (2021)
Projected traffic27,028 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 24,571 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 197 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.