US Bridges

LA0134 over Bayou Coulee

Fair

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana · 2 MI East of LA 138 · Structure no. 053401610204631

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Bayou Coulee is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Bayou Coulee in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,183 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,301 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0134
CrossesBayou Coulee
Location2 MI East of LA 138
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMorehouse Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.62633, -91.8434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,183 (2021)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0134 over Bayou Coulee built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Bayou Coulee in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Bayou Coulee carry?

About 1,183 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Bayou Coulee?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Bayou Coulee?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.