US Bridges

LA0126 over Drain

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2.80 M E of LA 849 · Structure no. 581100410503211

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,092
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 1985, so it is 40 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 1,092 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,201 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesDrain
Location2.80 M E of LA 849
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates31.96348, -92.0575
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,092 (2021)
Projected traffic1,201 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Drain built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Drain carry?

About 1,092 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.