US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 MI N of I-49 · Structure no. 084000000080664
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 3,005 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,593
- 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 2016, so it is 9 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 3,005 ft (915.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 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 17,593 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow?
The structure is 3,005 ft (915.9 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Red River Fort Buhlow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.