LA0134 over Coulee Ditch
GoodMorehouse Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of LA 139 · Structure no. 053401610203721
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,183
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0134 over Coulee Ditch is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Coulee Ditch in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 LA0134 over Coulee Ditch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0134 over Coulee Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does LA0134 over Coulee Ditch carry?
About 1,183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0134 over Coulee Ditch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns LA0134 over Coulee Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.