LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou
GoodTensas Parish, Louisiana · Log MI 3.20 from 24 to 26 · Structure no. 585408542805301
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou is a steel culvert carrying LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou in Tensas Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou carry?
About 38 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns LA3252 over Choctaw Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.