US Bridges

Wallace Lake RD over Drain

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.0M South Flnoy-Luc RD · Structure no. 040932225934431

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,434
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Lake RD over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Wallace Lake RD over Drain in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,677 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWallace Lake RD
CrossesDrain
Location1.0M South Flnoy-Luc RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.37603, -93.73845
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2019)
Projected traffic2,677 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Lake RD over Drain built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace Lake RD over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wallace Lake RD over Drain carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Wallace Lake RD over Drain?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wallace Lake RD over Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.