US Bridges

LA0132 over Cross Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · 5.30 M N of LA 875 · Structure no. 582100000580187

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0132 over Cross Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0132 over Cross Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 474 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesLA0132
CrossesCross Slough
Location5.30 M N of LA 875
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates32.37693, -91.65546
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2021)
Projected traffic474 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 LA0132 over Cross Slough built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0132 over Cross Slough 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 2024.

How much traffic does LA0132 over Cross Slough carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0132 over Cross Slough?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0132 over Cross Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.