LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. N. of Int US 71 · Structure no. 083500000083510
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille is a concrete slab carrying LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns LA1226 over Bayou Chevreuille?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.