US Bridges

US0165 over Indian Creek

Fair

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI North of LA 123 · Structure no. 082200150413761

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,898
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Indian Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0165 over Indian Creek in Grant Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 86 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 1,898 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,087 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesIndian Creek
Location4.6 MI North of LA 123
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.72088, -92.4026
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,898 (2021)
Projected traffic2,087 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 Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is US0165 over Indian 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 Indian Creek carry?

About 1,898 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.