US Bridges

LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou

Fair

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 4.7 MI East of LA 585 · Structure no. 056201610602961

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
692
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 692 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 761 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0134
CrossesLittle Colewa Bayou
Location4.7 MI East of LA 585
RouteState Highway 134
CountyWest Carroll Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.61853, -91.5469
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic692 (2021)
Projected traffic761 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Little Colewa Bayou built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Little Colewa 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou carry?

About 692 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Little Colewa Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.