US0071 over Lays Bayou
FairBossier Parish, Louisiana · 3.4 MI North of LA 527 · Structure no. 040800100606091
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,237
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Lays Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Lays Bayou in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5,237 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,760 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Lays Bayou built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Lays Bayou 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Lays Bayou carry?
About 5,237 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Lays Bayou?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Lays Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.