LA1126 over Drain
GoodJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.6 MI E of LA 26 · Structure no. 072700000070253
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 418
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1126 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA1126 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 418 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1126 over Drain built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1126 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does LA1126 over Drain carry?
About 418 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA1126 over Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA1126 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.