US0165 over Black Bayou
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 0.5 MI S of LA 506 · Structure no. 581100150603701
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,669
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Black Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying US0165 over Black Bayou in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 80 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 12,669 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,935 by 2041. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Black Bayou built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US0165 over Black Bayou 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 carry?
About 12,669 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Black Bayou?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Black Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.