US Bridges

LA0130 over Ash Slough

Good

Franklin Parish, Louisiana · .23 MI West of LA 15 · Structure no. 582101690100231

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
97 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,372
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0130 over Ash Slough is a concrete slab carrying LA0130 over Ash Slough in Franklin Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 7,372 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,109 by 2041. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesLA0130
CrossesAsh Slough
Location.23 MI West of LA 15
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates32.16869, -91.727
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,372 (2021)
Projected traffic8,109 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$483,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0130 over Ash Slough built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0130 over Ash 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does LA0130 over Ash Slough carry?

About 7,372 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is LA0130 over Ash Slough?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns LA0130 over Ash Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.