US Bridges

US0171 over MP RR & US 190

Fair

Beauregard Parish, Louisiana · US171 over US190 @ Ragley · Structure no. 070600240307171

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
1,197 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
5,610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0171 over MP RR & US 190 is a concrete tee beam carrying US0171 over MP RR & US 190 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,171 by 2043. The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0171
CrossesMP RR & US 190
LocationUS171 over US190 @ Ragley
RouteU.S. Route 171
CountyBeauregard Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50789, -93.2325
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,197 ft (364.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,610 (2023)
Projected traffic6,171 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 US0171 over MP RR & US 190 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0171 over MP RR & US 190 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0171 over MP RR & US 190 carry?

About 5,610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0171 over MP RR & US 190?

The structure is 1,197 ft (364.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0171 over MP RR & US 190?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.