US Bridges

LA0003 over KCS RR Xing

Good

Bossier Parish, Louisiana · .38 Miles North of I-20 · Structure no. 040800440100381

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,185 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
21,505
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0003 over KCS RR Xing is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA0003 over KCS RR Xing in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 21,505 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,655 by 2041. The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA0003
CrossesKCS RR Xing
Location.38 Miles North of I-20
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates32.52145, -93.7178
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,185 ft (361.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,505 (2021)
Projected traffic23,655 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA0003 over KCS RR Xing built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA0003 over KCS RR Xing 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does LA0003 over KCS RR Xing carry?

About 21,505 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA0003 over KCS RR Xing?

The structure is 1,185 ft (361.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns LA0003 over KCS RR Xing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.