US Bridges

US0190 over Drainage Canal

Good

Evangeline Parish, Louisiana · .3 MI East of LA 3068 · Structure no. 032000121005701

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Drainage Canal in Evangeline Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,150 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location.3 MI East of LA 3068
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.48033, -92.5204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width157 ft (47.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2021)
Projected traffic7,150 by 2041
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$226,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Drainage Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.