US Bridges

LA 132 over Little Creek

Good

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 4.016 MI E LA 135 · Structure no. 054200000054209

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA 132 over Little Creek is a concrete slab carrying LA 132 over Little Creek 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,567 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLA 132
CrossesLittle Creek
Location4.016 MI E LA 135
RouteState Highway 132
Coordinates32.31405, -91.80253
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2022)
Projected traffic1,567 by 2042
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 Little Creek built?

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

What condition is LA 132 over Little Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA 132 over Little Creek carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is LA 132 over Little Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns LA 132 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.