Locate the drainage concern by segment, not road name alone
Central’s drainage list assigns different Sullivan Road segments to Parish and state contact categories. Central drainage contacts.
Start with the crossing or roadside feature being discussed. Record the nearest named intersections and the stretch between them, then identify where the concern sits along that stretch. The same street name on two pieces of correspondence may describe different places. Keep an approximate description clearly labelled when the endpoints have not yet been confirmed.
Carry the same segment into the driveway or culvert proposal
Ask Public Works which contact addresses that precise segment. Retain the question with its answer so a later reader can see whether staff considered the crossing you meant. A response about another part of the road should remain a separate reference rather than become assumed guidance for the proposed work.
The driveway or culvert proposer should receive the same location record. Ask what work is contemplated at the crossing and what still depends on the drainage contact’s response. If the proposed extent moves along the road, flag the changed location before carrying the old answer forward. No property jurisdiction, pipe design or maintenance obligation has been determined by this guide.
Questions about this project
Does the name Sullivan Road alone identify one drainage contact in Central’s list?
No. The City list places different Sullivan Road segments in Parish and state categories; the actual endpoints still matter.
What location detail should accompany a Central culvert enquiry on a divided road?
Give the nearest cross streets, the crossing location and the affected stretch, then ask staff to resolve the appropriate contact.
Central housing context
These U.S. Census Bureau estimates describe Central city, Louisiana during 2020–2024. They provide context for discussing a property; check the actual building, occupancy and ownership before defining work.
| Measure | Estimate | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| All housing units | 12,372 | ± 594 |
| Occupied housing units | 11,496 | ± 570 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 10,212 | ± 540 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 1,284 | ± 365 |
| One-unit detached homes | 10,535 | ± 674 |
| One-unit attached homes | 41 | ± 51 |
| Median year built | 1990 | ± 4 |
Housing units by construction period
| Year built | Units | 90% margin of error |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 450 | ± 213 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 2,259 | ± 609 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,040 | ± 689 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,389 | ± 372 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,956 | ± 357 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 3,115 | ± 455 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 607 | ± 239 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 242 | ± 169 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 171 | ± 168 |
| 1939 or earlier | 143 | ± 126 |
Source tables: Housing totals · Tenure · Building types · Year built · Median year built. Survey estimates and their margins of error are shown as published; these are not October 2026 counts. The separate population reference uses Census Vintage 2025.
For a rented home, confirm who can authorize alterations. In a shared building, ask about access and work rules. A citywide construction period does not establish the age, condition or safety requirements of an individual home; check the property records and the specific project.
Choose the work you need to plan
Use the project guides to identify the work, then check listings against the property’s city and state. A guide link does not mean a provider is available for every task or address.
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