US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Fair

Caldwell Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 Mi. N of LA 844 · Structure no. 581100150607801

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,071
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Creek 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 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 6,071 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,678 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 Mi. N of LA 844
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates32.02287, -92.131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,071 (2023)
Projected traffic6,678 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is US0165 over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Creek carry?

About 6,071 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.