LA1234 over Drain
FairPosted for loadWinn Parish, Louisiana · 1.22 MI North of LA 126 · Structure no. 086408641401221
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 94
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA1234 over Drain is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA1234 over Drain in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 94 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 LA1234 over Drain built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA1234 over Drain 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does LA1234 over Drain carry?
About 94 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA1234 over Drain?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns LA1234 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.