US Bridges

LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. E. of LA 511 · Structure no. 040904270103681

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 53,886 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,274 by 2041. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesLA3132
CrossesLA 3132 Walker Road
Location2.7 Mi. E. of LA 511
RouteState Highway 3132
Coordinates32.4172, -93.81509
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53,886 (2021)
Projected traffic59,274 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road carry?

About 53,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over LA 3132 Walker Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.