US0165 over Sugar Branch
GoodGrant Parish, Louisiana · .32 MI North of LA 8 · Structure no. 082200150400321
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,586
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Sugar Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US0165 over Sugar Branch 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 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 6,586 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,244 by 2041. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Sugar Branch built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0165 over Sugar Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US0165 over Sugar Branch carry?
About 6,586 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Sugar Branch?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Sugar Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.