US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 1.38 M North of LA 538 · Structure no. 040900110202281
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 472 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 786
- 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 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 786 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 864 by 2041. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 1991, making it 34 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou carry?
About 786 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Twelve Mile Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.