US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou
PoorWinn Parish, Louisiana · 0.58 Mi. North of LA 477 · Structure no. 086400090405261
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 201 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,457
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou in Winn Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,457 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,602 by 2041. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou carry?
About 1,457 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou?
The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US0071 over Little Natchez Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.