US0165 over Little Black Bay
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.9 MI South of LA 844 · Structure no. 581100150604292
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 96 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,071
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Little Black Bay is a concrete tee beam carrying US0165 over Little Black Bay in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 6,071 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,678 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 52 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Little Black Bay built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is US0165 over Little Black Bay 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 Little Black Bay carry?
About 6,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Little Black Bay?
The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Little Black Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.