US Bridges

US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 MI N of US 190 · Structure no. 070200140303961

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,063 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
11,554
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,554 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,709 by 2043. The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165-B
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R Creek
Location0.3 MI N of US 190
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.48948, -92.84693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,063 ft (324 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,554 (2023)
Projected traffic12,709 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek carry?

About 11,554 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek?

The structure is 1,063 ft (324 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US0165-B over Union Pacific R/R Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.