US Bridges

Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.75 MI South of LA 3032 · Structure no. 040932298934152

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
187 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,190
1990 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 11,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12,309 by 2010. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesClyde Fant Pkwy SB
CrossesPreston Ave
Location0.75 MI South of LA 3032
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47737, -93.69229
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,190 (1990)
Projected traffic12,309 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave carry?

About 11,190 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Fant Pkwy SB over Preston Ave?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.