LA3256 over English Bayou
PoorPosted for loadCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI E of LA 397 · Structure no. 071008101500741
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,438
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3256 over English Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3256 over English Bayou in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3256 over English Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3256 over English Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does LA3256 over English Bayou carry?
About 1,438 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is LA3256 over English Bayou?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA3256 over English Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.