US Bridges

US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal

Good

Caddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.55 I. N. of LA 1 on US · Structure no. 040900000040404

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
786
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 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 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesBorrow Pit Canal
Location2.55 I. N. of LA 1 on US
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates32.60983, -93.8121
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic786 (2021)
Projected traffic864 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Borrow Pit Canal built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over Borrow Pit 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal carry?

About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Borrow Pit Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.