US Bridges

Kingston RD over LA 3132

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. N. of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904270105761

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kingston RD over LA 3132 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kingston RD over LA 3132 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 4,660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,126 by 2035. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKingston RD
CrossesLA 3132
Location1.1 Mi. N. of LA 526
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.41743, -93.78025
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2015)
Projected traffic5,126 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Kingston RD over LA 3132 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kingston RD over LA 3132 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 2025.

How much traffic does Kingston RD over LA 3132 carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Kingston RD over LA 3132?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Kingston RD over LA 3132?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.