US Bridges

South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake

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Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 7.4 MI East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932297935161

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
1993 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake is a concrete slab carrying South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,210 by 2013. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Lakeshore DR
CrossesTrib. to Cross Lake
Location7.4 MI East of LA 169
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.49535, -93.86099
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (1993)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2013
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Lakeshore DR over Trib. 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 South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (1993 count).

How long is South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.