US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

Fair

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 3.6 M W of I-55 · Structure no. 625300130800001

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,928
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 8,928 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,820 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location3.6 M W of I-55
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.50433, -90.5669
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,928 (2021)
Projected traffic9,820 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is US0190 over Drain 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 8,928 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.