US Bridges

Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. West of U.S. · Structure no. 040932286935111

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,824
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross is a concrete slab carrying Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 5,824 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,406 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJefferson-Paige RD
CrossesJeferson Page Try Cross
Location1.5 Mi. West of U.S.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.47658, -93.85031
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,824 (1979)
Projected traffic6,406 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$163,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross carry?

About 5,824 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jefferson-Paige RD over Jeferson Page Try Cross?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.