US Bridges

US0165 over Fish Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 1.6 MI North of LA 524 · Structure no. 082200150407742

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
504 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
7,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0165 over Fish Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 77 years old, older 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 5 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 7,084 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,792 by 2041. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesFish Creek
Location1.6 MI North of LA 524
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.63656, -92.4181
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US0165 over Fish 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 Fish Creek carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.