US0071 over Spillway Canal
GoodSt. Landry Parish, Louisiana · 6.57 MI North of US 190 · Structure no. 034900080506571
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 656 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,695
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Spillway Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Spillway Canal in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,695 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,864 by 2041. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 Spillway Canal built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Spillway 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Spillway Canal carry?
About 1,695 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Spillway Canal?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Spillway Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.