LA3258 over Bayou
PoorCalcasieu Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI E of LA 383 · Structure no. 071008103101661
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,878
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3258 over Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3258 over 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.
It carries about 1,878 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,065 by 2041. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3258 over Bayou built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3258 over 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does LA3258 over Bayou carry?
About 1,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is LA3258 over Bayou?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns LA3258 over Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.