US Bridges

LA0134 over Bayou Desaird

PoorPosted for load

Ouachita Parish, Louisiana · 1.2 MI East of US 165 · Structure no. 053708370601201

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,462
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Bayou Desaird is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Bayou Desaird in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,462 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,808 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLA0134
CrossesBayou Desaird
Location1.2 MI East of US 165
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates32.64351, -92.0405
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,462 (2021)
Projected traffic3,808 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Desaird built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Bayou Desaird in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Bayou Desaird carry?

About 3,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Bayou Desaird?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Bayou Desaird?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.