LA0026 over Drainage
FairJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.7 M S of LA 1126 · Structure no. 072700540507241
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,622
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0026 over Drainage is a concrete slab carrying LA0026 over Drainage in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5 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 5,622 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,184 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA0026 over Drainage built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0026 over Drainage 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does LA0026 over Drainage carry?
About 5,622 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is LA0026 over Drainage?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0026 over Drainage?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.