US Bridges

US0165 over Drain

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 2.0 MI North of LA 10 · Structure no. 070200000070196

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Drain in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 5 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 7,676 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,443 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesDrain
Location2.0 MI North of LA 10
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates30.83952, -92.65233
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,676 (2022)
Projected traffic8,443 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Drain built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Drain 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Drain carry?

About 7,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Drain?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.