US Bridges

LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. W. of LA 526 · Structure no. 040904270109082

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
656 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,520
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 23,520 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,872 by 2041. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesLA3132
CrossesLA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L
Location1.1 Mi. W. of LA 526
RouteState Highway 3132
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.41154, -93.7243
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length656 ft (199.9 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L 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 2023.

How much traffic does LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L carry?

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

How long is LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L?

The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns LA3132 over LA 526 Bert Kouns Ind. L?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.