US Bridges

US0165 over Kinder Canal

Fair

Allen Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 Mi. N of Int US 190 · Structure no. 070200140305121

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,886
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Kinder Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Kinder Canal in Allen Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6 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 11,886 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,074 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesKinder Canal
Location1.5 Mi. N of Int US 190
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyAllen Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.50436, -92.8373
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,886 (2021)
Projected traffic13,074 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Kinder Canal built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is US0165 over Kinder Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Kinder Canal carry?

About 11,886 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Kinder Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Kinder Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.