US Bridges

LA0134 over Colewa Creek

FairPosted for load

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI East of LA 183 · Structure no. 054201610501311

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
242 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
733
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Colewa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0134 over Colewa Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 733 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 806 by 2041. The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0134
CrossesColewa Creek
Location1.3 MI East of LA 183
RouteState Highway 134
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61824, -91.6053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length242 ft (73.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic733 (2021)
Projected traffic806 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Colewa Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Colewa Creek 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 Colewa Creek carry?

About 733 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Colewa Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Colewa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.