US Bridges

US 190 over Canal

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.4 MI E of LA 16 · Structure no. 623200000623214

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,638
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 190 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 190 over Canal in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,638 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,301 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 190
CrossesCanal
Location1.4 MI E of LA 16
RouteU.S. Route 0
CountyLivingston Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48272, -90.92103
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,638 (2017)
Projected traffic18,301 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 190 over Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 190 over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 190 over Canal carry?

About 16,638 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 190 over Canal?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns US 190 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.