US Bridges

LA0126 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 0.12 Mile West of LA 127 · Structure no. 086400910801311

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
646
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying LA0126 over Drainage Ditch in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 646 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0126
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.12 Mile West of LA 127
RouteState Highway 126
CountyWinn Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.07701, -92.4654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic646 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0126 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0126 over Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 646 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.