It runs 10.25 miles (16.50 km) in a general east–west direction from the junction of Interstates 20 and 220 to LA 523, serving as a southwestern bypass of the downtown area.

Though the controlled-access highway was officially designated as the Terry Bradshaw Passway in 2003, it is commonly known as the Inner Loop Expressway and is still signed as such from intersecting routes.

[3][4][5] Continuing eastward through a largely residential area, LA 3132 engages into a four-level stack interchange with I-49, the main route between Shreveport and Alexandria, at exit 7.

Pavement stubs separated from the exit ramps by Jersey barriers indicate a planned direct connection to LA 1 on the south side of town.

[19] In 2003, the highway was officially designated by an act of the Louisiana state legisture as the "Terry Bradshaw Passway" in honor of the Shreveport native and professional football star.

As Bradshaw was a living person and no longer a Louisiana resident, some favored honoring either a deceased cultural hero or war veteran.

This direct connection, known as the Inner City Connector, is controversial due to its path being projected through a residential neighborhood, which would necessitate the displacement of many of its residents.