US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad
FairAvoyelles Parish, Louisiana · 0.82 M N of S JCT LA 1177 · Structure no. 080500080710211
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 275 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,654
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 3,654 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,019 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?
About 3,654 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad?
The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Union Pacific Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.