US0071 over KCS Railroad
GoodBossier Parish, Louisiana · 1.58 MI N of JCT LA 515 · Structure no. 040800100502321
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,929 ft
- 27 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 816
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over KCS Railroad in Bossier 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 816 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 897 by 2041. The structure is 1,929 ft (588 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over KCS Railroad built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over KCS Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US0071 over KCS Railroad carry?
About 816 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over KCS Railroad?
The structure is 1,929 ft (588 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over KCS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.