US0171 over Bayou Zourie
FairVernon Parish, Louisiana · 1.1 MI North of LA 10 · Structure no. 085800240611552
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,952
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over Bayou Zourie is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0171 over Bayou Zourie in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,952 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,647 by 2041. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Bayou Zourie built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over Bayou Zourie in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does US0171 over Bayou Zourie carry?
About 6,952 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over Bayou Zourie?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0171 over Bayou Zourie?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.