US Bridges

US0071 over Boeuf Bayou

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.08 Mi. North of JCT 117 · Structure no. 084000080800001

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,281
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Boeuf Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US0071 over Boeuf Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,281 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,609 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesBoeuf Bayou
Location0.08 Mi. North of JCT 117
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.98327, -92.2112
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,281 (2021)
Projected traffic3,609 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Boeuf Bayou built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over Boeuf Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over Boeuf Bayou carry?

About 3,281 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Boeuf Bayou?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Boeuf Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.