US0171 over Choctaw Creek
GoodSabine Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 Mi. North of LA 174 · Structure no. 084300250408321
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,228
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over Choctaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Choctaw Creek in Sabine Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 5,228 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,750 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0171 over Choctaw Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over Choctaw Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US0171 over Choctaw Creek carry?
About 5,228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over Choctaw Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0171 over Choctaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.