US Bridges

US0190 over Drainage Canal

Fair

St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of I-49 · Structure no. 034900121304001

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,939
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Drainage Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 21,939 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,132 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrainage Canal
Location3.0 MI East of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.54338, -92.01847
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,939 (2021)
Projected traffic24,132 by 2041
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
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 US0190 over Drainage Canal built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Drainage Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drainage Canal carry?

About 21,939 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drainage Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drainage Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.