US0071 over Drain
FairRed River Parish, Louisiana · .18 MI North of US 84 · Structure no. 044100100300181
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 77 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,542
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Drain is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Drain in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 9,542 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,496 by 2041. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0071 over Drain built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Drain 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does US0071 over Drain carry?
About 9,542 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Drain?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Drain?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.