US0165 over Ballard Bayou
GoodCaldwell Parish, Louisiana · 6.0 MI North of LA 847 · Structure no. 581100150712081
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,282
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Ballard Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Ballard Bayou in Caldwell Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 11,282 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,410 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Ballard Bayou built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0165 over Ballard 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 Ballard Bayou carry?
About 11,282 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Ballard Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Ballard Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.