US Bridges

South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 6.00 M East of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932300935311

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,352
1976 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib is a concrete slab carrying South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,352 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,487 by 1996. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Lakeshore DR
CrossesCross Lake Trib
Location6.00 M East of LA 169
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.49976, -93.88468
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,352 (1976)
Projected traffic1,487 by 1996
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 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 South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,352 vehicles per day (1976 count).

How long is South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Lakeshore DR over Cross Lake Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.