US0071 over Doe Slough Canal
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.07 MI South of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900000040305
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 786
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Doe Slough Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Doe Slough Canal in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Doe Slough Canal built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Doe Slough Canal 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Doe Slough Canal carry?
About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Doe Slough Canal?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Doe Slough Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.