US Bridges

North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.1 Mi.So. of Caddo RD 4 · Structure no. 040932322935431

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake is a concrete slab carrying North Lakeshore DR over Tributary 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 38 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Lakeshore DR
CrossesTributary to Cross Lake
Location2.1 Mi.So. of Caddo RD 4
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.53636, -93.90486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than 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 rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2019)
Projected traffic41 by 2039
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

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 North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake built?

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

What condition is North Lakeshore DR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns North Lakeshore DR over Tributary to Cross Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.