US Bridges

US0165 over Indian Creek Relief

Good

Grant Parish, Louisiana · 5.03 Mi. North of LA 123 · Structure no. 082200150414162

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,084
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Indian Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Indian Creek Relief 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 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 7,084 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,792 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesIndian Creek Relief
Location5.03 Mi. North of LA 123
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.72703, -92.4029
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Indian Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is US0165 over Indian Creek Relief 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Indian Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is US0165 over Indian Creek Relief?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Indian Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.