US Bridges

LA0028 over Kincaid Lake

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 M. E of E Jct. LA 121 · Structure no. 084004170211031

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,482
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA0028 over Kincaid Lake is a concrete culvert carrying LA0028 over Kincaid Lake in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 81 years old, older 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 9,482 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,430 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 201 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLA0028
CrossesKincaid Lake
Location2.4 M. E of E Jct. LA 121
RouteState Highway 28
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.28019, -92.6521
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.3 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,482 (2021)
Projected traffic10,430 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 LA0028 over Kincaid Lake built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is LA0028 over Kincaid 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does LA0028 over Kincaid Lake carry?

About 9,482 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is LA0028 over Kincaid Lake?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns LA0028 over Kincaid Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.