US Bridges

Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake

FairPosted for load

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI W of LA171 · Structure no. 040932293934761

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1979 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake is a concrete culvert carrying Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 1999. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCatherine ST
CrossesTributary to Cross Lake
Location0.8 MI W of LA171
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.48676, -93.79359
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1979)
Projected traffic220 by 1999
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Catherine ST over Tributary 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1979 count).

How long is Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Catherine ST over Tributary to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.