US0065 over Otter Bayou
GoodEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 6.9 MI North of LA 580 · Structure no. 051800200812431
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,046
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0065 over Otter Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0065 over Otter Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,046 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2041. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 US0065 over Otter Bayou built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0065 over Otter 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US0065 over Otter Bayou carry?
About 3,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0065 over Otter Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0065 over Otter Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.