US Bridges

US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.67 Mi. NE of LA 498 · Structure no. 084008404300001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,910 by 2036. The structure is 4,153 ft (1,265.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesLA 1 Fr. Road UP RR
Location0.67 Mi. NE of LA 498
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.31586, -92.47173
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+42 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,153 ft (1,265.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,100 (2016)
Projected traffic19,910 by 2036
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR carry?

About 18,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR?

The structure is 4,153 ft (1,265.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over LA 1 Fr. Road UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.