US0071 over Bayou Lamourie
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.96 Mi. North of LA 112 · Structure no. 084000080905661
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Bayou Lamourie is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Bayou Lamourie 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,157 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,672 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bayou Lamourie built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Bayou Lamourie 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 Bayou Lamourie carry?
About 5,157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Bayou Lamourie?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Bayou Lamourie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.