LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief
GoodNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · 2.07 Mi. East of LA 485 · Structure no. 083508350402071
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief is a steel culvert carrying LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns LA1222 over Mallard Bayou Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.