LA 1256 over Drain
GoodCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · .04 MI N of LA 27 · Structure no. 071000310504001
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,896
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 1256 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying LA 1256 over Drain in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 11,896 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,085 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 1256 over Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 1256 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA 1256 over Drain carry?
About 11,896 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA 1256 over Drain?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns LA 1256 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.