US Bridges

US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR

PoorPosted for load

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 0.25 Mi. North of LA 1230 · Structure no. 082200000036910

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,202 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
7,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,084 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,792 by 2041. The structure is 1,202 ft (366.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesLA 1230 UP RR
Location0.25 Mi. North of LA 1230
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.76689, -92.3818
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,202 ft (366.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,084 (2021)
Projected traffic7,792 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR carry?

About 7,084 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR?

The structure is 1,202 ft (366.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over LA 1230 UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.