US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 3.0 MI North of LA 169 · Structure no. 040900110304531
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 472
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 472 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 519 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou carry?
About 472 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Horse Shoe Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.