US Bridges

LA0132 over Caney Bayou

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI East of LA 135 · Structure no. 054201660503051

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,913
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0132 over Caney Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0132 over Caney Bayou in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,913 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,104 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0132
CrossesCaney Bayou
Location3.0 MI East of LA 135
RouteState Highway 132
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.31988, -91.8171
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,913 (2021)
Projected traffic2,104 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 LA0132 over Caney Bayou built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0132 over Caney 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 LA0132 over Caney Bayou carry?

About 1,913 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0132 over Caney Bayou?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns LA0132 over Caney Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.