US Bridges

US0165 over Union Pacific R/R

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 2 Mi. S from JCT LA 847 & · Structure no. 581100000580147

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
2,170 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
11,282
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Union Pacific R/R is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US0165 over Union Pacific R/R in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 11,282 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2041. The structure is 2,170 ft (661.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesUnion Pacific R/R
Location2 Mi. S from JCT LA 847 &
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyCaldwell Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates32.19611, -92.1081
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans22
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,170 ft (661.4 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,282 (2021)
Projected traffic12,410 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Union Pacific R/R built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Union Pacific R/R 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 May 2023.

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

About 11,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Union Pacific R/R?

The structure is 2,170 ft (661.4 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Union Pacific R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.