US0171 over Wallace Creek
FairDe Soto Parish, Louisiana · 5.2 Mi. N. or US 84 · Structure no. 041600000017221
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over Wallace Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Wallace Creek in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,765 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0171 over Wallace Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over Wallace Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US0171 over Wallace Creek carry?
About 6,150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over Wallace Creek?
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 US0171 over Wallace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.