US0171 over Flat Creek
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · .1 MI South of LA 3226 · Structure no. 085800240601501
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,420
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Flat Creek in Vernon 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 14,420 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,862 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0171 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over Flat 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US0171 over Flat Creek carry?
About 14,420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0171 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.