US Bridges

US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · .36 Mi. N. of S. JCT LA 8 · Structure no. 082200150306001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,586
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,586 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,244 by 2041. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesUP RR Sandy Creek
Location.36 Mi. N. of S. JCT LA 8
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyGrant Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates31.52156, -92.4076
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.4 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,586 (2021)
Projected traffic7,244 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over UP RR Sandy 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 UP RR Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over UP RR Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.