US Bridges

South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Miles Northeast of I- · Structure no. 040900000300327

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake is a concrete slab carrying South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Lakeshore DR
CrossesTrib. to Cross Lake
Location1.1 Miles Northeast of I-
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48987, -93.81506
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2011)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.