US Bridges

US0165 over Drain

Good

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.8 MI N of LA 1152 · Structure no. 070200000070210

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,079
2021 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 1981 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 11,079 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,186 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesDrain
Location0.8 MI N of LA 1152
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates30.79782, -92.67295
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,079 (2021)
Projected traffic12,186 by 2041
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US0165 over Drain 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 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Drain carry?

About 11,079 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Drain?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.