US Bridges

US0071 over KCS Railroad

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.3 Miles North of I-49 · Structure no. 084000000080638

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,593
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over KCS Railroad in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,593 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,352 by 2041. The structure is 1,220 ft (371.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesKCS Railroad
Location2.3 Miles North of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates31.33846, -92.43644
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,220 ft (371.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,593 (2021)
Projected traffic19,352 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over KCS Railroad 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0071 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 17,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 1,220 ft (371.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.