US Bridges

US0165 over Black Bayou Relief

Good

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.3 Mi. North of LA 843 · Structure no. 581100150603411

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
119 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,633
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Black Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Black Bayou Relief in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 13,633 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,996 by 2041. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesBlack Bayou Relief
Location0.3 Mi. North of LA 843
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.96806, -92.1684
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,633 (2021)
Projected traffic14,996 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Black Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Black Bayou Relief 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Black Bayou Relief carry?

About 13,633 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Black Bayou Relief?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Black Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.