US Bridges

LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.7 MI E Morehouse Par LN · Structure no. 054200000050181

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
473
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 473 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0134
CrossesHegwood Bayou
Location1.7 MI E Morehouse Par LN
RouteState Highway 134
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.59446, -91.6783
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic473 (2021)
Projected traffic520 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou carry?

About 473 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Hegwood Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.