US0071 over Flag Branch
GoodCaddo Parish, Louisiana · 6.6 MI North of LA 2 · Structure no. 040900110411051
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 349
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Flag Branch is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Flag Branch in Caddo Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 349 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Flag Branch built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Flag Branch 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 Flag Branch carry?
About 349 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Flag Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Flag Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.