LA1226 over Clear Lake
FairNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.67 Mi. N of Int US84 · Structure no. 083503590202671
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 500 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 495
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1226 over Clear Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1226 over Clear Lake in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 6 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 544 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1226 over Clear Lake built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1226 over Clear Lake 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does LA1226 over Clear Lake carry?
About 495 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is LA1226 over Clear Lake?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns LA1226 over Clear Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.