US Bridges

South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 4.1 MI E of LA 169 · Structure no. 040932302935421

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
475
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou is a concrete slab carrying South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou 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 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 475 vehicles a day, projected to reach 522 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Lakeshore DR
CrossesPage Bayou
Location4.1 MI E of LA 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.50711, -93.90303
Functional classRural 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 Page Bayou built?

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

What condition is South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou 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 Page Bayou carry?

About 475 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns South Lakeshore DR over Page Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.