US0071 over Cross Bayou
PoorCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900110100352
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 438 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,484
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Cross Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Cross Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3 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 5,484 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,032 by 2041. The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long and 57 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 1940, making it 85 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 5,484 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Cross Bayou?
The structure is 438 ft (133.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Cross Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.