US0071 over Bayou Rapides
FairRapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.17 Mi. North of LA 496 · Structure no. 084000083003891
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,243
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Bayou Rapides is a concrete culvert carrying US0071 over Bayou Rapides in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 81 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 42,243 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,467 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 308 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Bayou Rapides built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is US0071 over Bayou Rapides 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 Rapides carry?
About 42,243 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Bayou Rapides?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 308 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Bayou Rapides?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.