US Bridges

US0071 over U.P. RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 Mi. South of US 167 · Structure no. 084000000080617

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
950 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,861
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over U.P. RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over U.P. RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,861 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,547 by 2041. The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesU.P. RR
Location0.5 Mi. South of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.37162, -92.43554
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length950 ft (289.6 m)
Longest span275 ft (83.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,861 (2021)
Projected traffic7,547 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over U.P. RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over U.P. RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over U.P. RR carry?

About 6,861 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over U.P. RR?

The structure is 950 ft (289.6 m) long with a longest span of 275 ft (83.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over U.P. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.