US Bridges

LA 132 over Horse Bayou

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.44 MI E LA 135 · Structure no. 054200000054207

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 132 over Horse Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA 132 over Horse Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 693 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA 132
CrossesHorse Bayou
Location1.44 MI E LA 135
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates32.32018, -91.84479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2020)
Projected traffic693 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 LA 132 over Horse Bayou built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA 132 over Horse Bayou 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does LA 132 over Horse Bayou carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA 132 over Horse Bayou?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA 132 over Horse Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.