US Bridges

LA3132 over SPRR

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.1 Mi. E. of US 171 · Structure no. 040904270105195

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,192
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over SPRR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over SPRR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 12,192 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,411 by 2041. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLA3132
CrossesSPRR
Location0.1 Mi. E. of US 171
RouteState Highway 3132
Coordinates32.41465, -93.7891
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,192 (2021)
Projected traffic13,411 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 SPRR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over SPRR 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 2025.

How much traffic does LA3132 over SPRR carry?

About 12,192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is LA3132 over SPRR?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over SPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.