US Bridges

LA0126 over Drainage Creek

Good

Winn Parish, Louisiana · 9.7 Miles East of LA 127 · Structure no. 086400910811131

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
260 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
349
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0126 over Drainage Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA0126 over Drainage Creek 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 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0126
CrossesDrainage Creek
Location9.7 Miles East of LA 127
RouteState Highway 126
Coordinates32.11006, -92.3182
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic349 (2021)
Projected traffic383 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Creek built?

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

What condition is LA0126 over Drainage Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does LA0126 over Drainage Creek carry?

About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA0126 over Drainage Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0126 over Drainage Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.