LA1131 over Drain
PoorJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.8 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 072708270700301
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 315
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1131 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying LA1131 over Drain in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1131 over Drain built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1131 over Drain in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does LA1131 over Drain carry?
About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA1131 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 LA1131 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.