US Bridges

US0165 over Small Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 0.02 Mi. West of US 165 · Structure no. 082200150300544

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
710
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Small Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Small Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 710 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 781 by 2035. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesSmall Creek
Location0.02 Mi. West of US 165
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.44355, -92.4101
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic710 (2015)
Projected traffic781 by 2035
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Small Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Small Creek carry?

About 710 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Small Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.