US0071 over Rocky Bayou
GoodRapides Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 Mi. North of I-49 · Structure no. 084008404303061
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,090
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Rocky Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Rocky Bayou in Rapides Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 10,090 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,099 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Rocky Bayou built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Rocky Bayou 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Rocky Bayou carry?
About 10,090 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Rocky Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Rocky Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.