US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 1.49 Mi. North of LA 112 · Structure no. 084000080904191
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 5,157 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,672 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch 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 Horsefarm Ditch carry?
About 5,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Horsefarm Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.