US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal
GoodSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 034900080502051
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 500 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,933
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,933 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2041. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal carry?
About 1,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal?
The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Teche Vermilion Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.