US Bridges

LA3132 over KCS RR

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. W. of LA 523 · Structure no. 040904270107782

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
387 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
23,520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over KCS RR in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 5 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 23,520 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,872 by 2041. The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3132
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.5 Mi. W. of LA 523
RouteState Highway 3132
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41866, -93.74579
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length387 ft (118 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,520 (2021)
Projected traffic25,872 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over KCS RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does LA3132 over KCS RR carry?

About 23,520 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is LA3132 over KCS RR?

The structure is 387 ft (118 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.