US Bridges

LA0132 over Creek

Fair

Richland Parish, Louisiana · .15 MI East of US 425 · Structure no. 054203480100151

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
703
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0132 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying LA0132 over Creek in Richland Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 703 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 773 by 2041. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0132
CrossesCreek
Location.15 MI East of US 425
RouteState Highway 132
CountyRichland Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.31941, -91.774
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2021)
Projected traffic773 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0132 over 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 LA0132 over Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is LA0132 over Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns LA0132 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.