US Bridges

Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI W of US 80 · Structure no. 040932291934901

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2002 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2022. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLakeshore DR
CrossesTributary to Cross Lake
Location2.9 MI W of US 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.4856, -93.8187
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2002)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2022
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore DR 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 Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2002 count).

How long is Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.