US0071 over Cross Bayou
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900110100351
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 495 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17,247
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Cross Bayou is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying US0071 over Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 17,247 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,971 by 2041. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Cross Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Cross Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Cross Bayou carry?
About 17,247 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Cross Bayou?
The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.