US0071 over Kelly Bayou
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 2.4 MI N of Jct. LA 170 · Structure no. 040900110402451
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 583
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Kelly Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Kelly Bayou in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 583 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Kelly Bayou built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Kelly 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 2025.
How much traffic does US0071 over Kelly Bayou carry?
About 583 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Kelly Bayou?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Kelly Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.