US0071 over Bayou Rigolette
PoorGrant Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI North of LA 492 · Structure no. 082200090208461
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,063
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Bayou Rigolette is a concrete tee beam carrying US0071 over Bayou Rigolette in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,063 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,269 by 2041. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Bayou Rigolette built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Bayou Rigolette in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Bayou Rigolette carry?
About 2,063 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Bayou Rigolette?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Bayou Rigolette?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.