US Bridges

Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 0.7 MI SW of LA 810 · Structure no. 052532138923261

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake is a concrete slab carrying Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake in Jackson Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesNorthstar Lane
CrossesDrain to Caney Lake
Location0.7 MI SW of LA 810
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.22937, -92.54502
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2020)
Projected traffic192 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Northstar Lane over Drain to Caney Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.