LA0134 over Mill Bayou
PoorPosted for loadOuachita Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI East of LA 136 · Structure no. 053708371502001
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,462
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA0134 over Mill Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Mill Bayou in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,808 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Mill Bayou built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA0134 over Mill Bayou 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 Mill Bayou carry?
About 3,462 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is LA0134 over Mill Bayou?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns LA0134 over Mill Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.