US Bridges

US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R

Fair

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.64 Mi. NE of LA 498 · Structure no. 084008404300002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
4,153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,628
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 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 27,628 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,390 by 2041. The structure is 4,153 ft (1,265.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesLA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R
Location0.64 Mi. NE of LA 498
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRapides Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.32425, -92.4627
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+43 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,153 ft (1,265.8 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,628 (2021)
Projected traffic30,390 by 2041
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 Frontage Rd. UP R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R carry?

About 27,628 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R?

The structure is 4,153 ft (1,265.8 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over LA 1 Frontage Rd. UP R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.