US Bridges

US0190 over Drain

FairPosted for load

Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 M W of LA 445 · Structure no. 625300130905851

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
172 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,053
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0190 over Drain in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,053 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,958 by 2041. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS0190
CrossesDrain
Location1.3 M W of LA 445
RouteU.S. Route 190
CountyTangipahoa Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50728, -90.3675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,053 (2021)
Projected traffic9,958 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$787,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Drain carry?

About 9,053 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Drain?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.