US Bridges

South Lakeshore DR over Trib. to Cross Lake

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 5.5 MI E of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932302935331

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County 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 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 522 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Lakeshore DR
CrossesTrib. to Cross Lake
Location5.5 MI E of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.50488, -93.88795
Functional classRural 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic475 (2020)
Projected traffic522 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Trib. to Cross Lake built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 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 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.