US Bridges

Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 M S of LA 526 Intr · Structure no. 040904550803571

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,620 by 2035. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFlournoy Lucas RD
CrossesI-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas
Location0.5 M S of LA 526 Intr
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.39093, -93.7514
Functional classUrban Local

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 2023
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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span162 ft (49.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas 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 2023.

How much traffic does Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 162 ft (49.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Flournoy Lucas RD over I-49 Undr Flournoy-Lucas?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.