US Bridges

US0065 over Mississippi River

Fair

Concordia Parish, Louisiana · .01 MI East of LA 131 · Structure no. 581500260100002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
4,202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,933
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0065 over Mississippi River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying US0065 over Mississippi River in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 20,933 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,026 by 2041. The structure is 4,202 ft (1,280.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0065
CrossesMississippi River
Location.01 MI East of LA 131
RouteU.S. Route 65
CountyConcordia Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.56437, -91.42551
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,202 ft (1,280.8 m)
Longest span875 ft (266.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,933 (2021)
Projected traffic23,026 by 2041
Trucks7%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0065 over Mississippi River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0065 over Mississippi River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0065 over Mississippi River carry?

About 20,933 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US0065 over Mississippi River?

The structure is 4,202 ft (1,280.8 m) long with a longest span of 875 ft (266.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US0065 over Mississippi River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.