US Bridges

Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.9 Mi. West of US 80 · Structure no. 040932284935051

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesJefferson Paige RD
CrossesTributary to Cross Lake
Location0.9 Mi. West of US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.47349, -93.84211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2019)
Projected traffic23 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary 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 Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson Paige RD over Tributary to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.