US Bridges

LA0134 over Bayou Macon

Good

East Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mile West of LA 577 · Structure no. 051800000050252

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
675 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Bayou Macon is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0134 over Bayou Macon in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 759 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLA0134
CrossesBayou Macon
Location0.1 Mile West of LA 577
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates32.62061, -91.40595
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length675 ft (205.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0134 over Bayou Macon built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Bayou Macon 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Bayou Macon carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Bayou Macon?

The structure is 675 ft (205.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Bayou Macon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.