US0071 over Saline Bayou
PoorPosted for loadNatchitoches Parish, Louisiana · .7 Mi. N of Int LA477 · Structure no. 083500090500001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,691
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Saline Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US0071 over Saline Bayou in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,691 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2041. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 31 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 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 | 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 US0071 over Saline Bayou built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Saline Bayou 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Saline Bayou carry?
About 1,691 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Saline Bayou?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Saline Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.