US Bridges

US0071 over Brushy Bayou

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St. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.3 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 034900080501461

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
177 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,918
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0071 over Brushy Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0071 over Brushy Bayou in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,918 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,109 by 2042. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0071
CrossesBrushy Bayou
Location1.3 MI North of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 71
CountySt. Landry Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.56091, -91.8265
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,918 (2022)
Projected traffic2,109 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0071 over Brushy Bayou built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0071 over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US0071 over Brushy Bayou carry?

About 1,918 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US0071 over Brushy Bayou?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0071 over Brushy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.