US Bridges

US0071 over US 167 South

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.18 Mi. North of US 167 · Structure no. 084000090100181

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,146
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over US 167 South is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over US 167 South in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 6,146 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,760 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesUS 167 South
Location0.18 Mi. North of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates31.41003, -92.4723
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,146 (2021)
Projected traffic6,760 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over US 167 South built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over US 167 South 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 US 167 South carry?

About 6,146 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over US 167 South?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over US 167 South?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.