US Bridges

LA0134 over Bayou

Good

West Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 7.15 MI E Richland Par LN · Structure no. 056201610607151

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
759
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0134 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA0134 over Bayou in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 759 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 834 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLA0134
CrossesBayou
Location7.15 MI E Richland Par LN
RouteState Highway 134
Coordinates32.60416, -91.4865
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic759 (2021)
Projected traffic834 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Bayou built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0134 over Bayou 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does LA0134 over Bayou carry?

About 759 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0134 over Bayou?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA0134 over Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.