US0071 over Nantachie Creek
FairGrant Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 MI NE JCT LA 1240 · Structure no. 082200090305981
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 220 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,388
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Nantachie Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Nantachie Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 1,388 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,526 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Nantachie Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Nantachie 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Nantachie Creek carry?
About 1,388 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Nantachie Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Nantachie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.