US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI W of LA173 · Structure no. 040932292934841

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,168
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake is a concrete slab carrying Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 7,168 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,884 by 1999. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesTrib to Cross Lake
Location1.6 MI W of LA173
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48658, -93.8057
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,168 (1979)
Projected traffic7,884 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$360,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake 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 Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake carry?

About 7,168 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Trib to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.