US0065 over Baxter Bayou
GoodEast Carroll Parish, Louisiana · 3.1 MI North of LA 134 · Structure no. 051800200904591
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,507
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0065 over Baxter Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0065 over Baxter Bayou in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,507 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,957 by 2041. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 US0065 over Baxter Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0065 over Baxter 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 Baxter Bayou carry?
About 4,507 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0065 over Baxter Bayou?
The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US0065 over Baxter Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.