LA 126 over Black Bayou
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 MI South of LA 849 · Structure no. 581100000582100
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,092
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA 126 over Black Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA 126 over Black Bayou in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,092 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,201 by 2037. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA 126 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA 126 over Black Bayou 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does LA 126 over Black Bayou carry?
About 1,092 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is LA 126 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA 126 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.