US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Good

Livingston Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 M W of LA 43 · Structure no. 623200130708051

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
4,992
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 1920, so it is 105 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 4,992 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,491 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location1.6 M W of LA 43
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50445, -90.6142
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,992 (2021)
Projected traffic5,491 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 4,992 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.