US Bridges

LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou

FairPosted for load

Tensas Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East of LA 573 · Structure no. 585408542800001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou is a concrete slab carrying LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 136 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA3252
CrossesChoctaw Bayou
Location.01 MI East of LA 573
RouteState Highway 3252
CountyTensas Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.9012, -91.4733
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2021)
Projected traffic149 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$936,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.