US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake

Fair

Jackson Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. NW Womack · Structure no. 052532150922951

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
116 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake is a concrete slab carrying Lakeshore Drive over 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 5 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 355 vehicles a day, projected to reach 390 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesCaney Lake
Location1.5 Mi. NW Womack
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJackson Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.24991, -92.49049
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 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 traffic355 (2020)
Projected traffic390 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake built?

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

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over 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 Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Caney Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.