US0071 over Ditch
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 4.41 Mi. North of LA 3170 · Structure no. 084000080913921
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,299
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Ditch in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,299 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,728 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ditch built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Ditch carry?
About 14,299 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.