US Bridges

US0071 over I-49

Fair

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 7.20 Miles N. of the JCT · Structure no. 040900000040265

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
490 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over I-49 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over I-49 in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2041. The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesI-49
Location7.20 Miles N. of the JCT
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyCaddo Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.92216, -93.8874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length490 ft (149.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2021)
Projected traffic688 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over I-49 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over I-49 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over I-49 carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over I-49?

The structure is 490 ft (149.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over I-49?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.