US0165 over Bayou Serpent
GoodJefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 3.8 MI S of LA 3086 · Structure no. 072700000070192
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 236 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,453
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Bayou Serpent is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over Bayou Serpent in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8,453 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,298 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Bayou Serpent built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US0165 over Bayou Serpent 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US0165 over Bayou Serpent carry?
About 8,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US0165 over Bayou Serpent?
The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Bayou Serpent?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.