US Bridges

US0071 over Morgan Creek

Fair

Red River Parish, Louisiana · 2.9 MI North of LA 783 · Structure no. 044100100306771

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,544
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Morgan Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0071 over Morgan Creek in Red River Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,544 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,798 by 2041. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location2.9 MI North of LA 783
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountyRed River Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.0944, -93.3853
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,544 (2021)
Projected traffic2,798 by 2041
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over Morgan Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US0071 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 2,544 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.