LA0126 over Drain
FairCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 6.1 MI South of LA 849 · Structure no. 581100410500171
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0126 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Drain in Caldwell 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0126 over Drain built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0126 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does LA0126 over Drain carry?
About 117 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is LA0126 over Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns LA0126 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.