US Bridges

US0071 over LA 1

Good

Rapides Parish, Louisiana · 0.69 Mi. SW of I-49 · Structure no. 084008404300058

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
392 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,767
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over LA 1 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over LA 1 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 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 29,767 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,743 by 2041. The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0071
CrossesLA 1
Location0.69 Mi. SW of I-49
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates31.31791, -92.47011
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length392 ft (119.5 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,767 (2021)
Projected traffic32,743 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 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 built?

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

What condition is US0071 over LA 1 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 carry?

About 29,767 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over LA 1?

The structure is 392 ft (119.5 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over LA 1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.