US Bridges

US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief

Good

Sabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.22 Mi. South of LA 482 · Structure no. 084300250309231

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,097
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,097 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,406 by 2041. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0171
CrossesBayou Scie Relief
Location1.22 Mi. South of LA 482
RouteU.S. Route 171
Coordinates31.6295, -93.624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,097 (2021)
Projected traffic3,406 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief carry?

About 3,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US0171 over Bayou Scie Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.