US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 3 Miles East of LA63 · Structure no. 623200000620278

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,126
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Drain in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7,126 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,838 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location3 Miles East of LA63
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50356, -90.6986
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,126 (2021)
Projected traffic7,838 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Drain 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 7,126 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.