US0171 over Sales Branch
GoodVernon Parish, Louisiana · .25 MI North of LA 1211 · Structure no. 085800240616401
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0171 over Sales Branch is a concrete slab carrying US0171 over Sales Branch in Vernon Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 17,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,920 by 2041. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 US0171 over Sales Branch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0171 over Sales Branch 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 Sales Branch carry?
About 17,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US0171 over Sales Branch?
The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0171 over Sales Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.