US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI North of LA 173 · Structure no. 040900110103131
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 488 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,553
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 22,553 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,808 by 2041. The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Twelve Mile Bayou built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou carry?
About 22,553 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
The structure is 488 ft (148.7 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.