LA1126 over Little Ditch
GoodJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI E of LA 382 · Structure no. 072700000070255
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 507
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1126 over Little Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA1126 over Little Ditch 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 507 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1126 over Little Ditch built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1126 over Little Ditch 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 Little Ditch carry?
About 507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA1126 over Little Ditch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns LA1126 over Little Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.