US0071 over Red Bayou
FairCaddo Parish, Louisiana · .13 MI North of LA 170 · Structure no. 040900110400131
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Red Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Red 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 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 506 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Red Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Red 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 Red Bayou carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Red Bayou?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Red Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.