US Bridges

US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 Mile North of I-49 · Structure no. 084000000080639

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,015 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,090
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,099 by 2041. The structure is 3,015 ft (919 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesRed River Fort Buhlow
Location1.0 Mile North of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates31.32705, -92.45791
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,015 ft (919 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,090 (2021)
Projected traffic11,099 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow built?

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

What condition is US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow 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 Red River Fort Buhlow carry?

About 10,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow?

The structure is 3,015 ft (919 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.