US Bridges

US0165 over Little Bayou

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 4.6 MI N of LA 101 · Structure no. 072700000070218

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,883
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Little Bayou is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Little Bayou in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 6 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 9,883 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,871 by 2041. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesLittle Bayou
Location4.6 MI N of LA 101
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.34988, -92.92608
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,883 (2021)
Projected traffic10,871 by 2041
Trucks16%
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 Little Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Little Bayou 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Little Bayou carry?

About 9,883 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Little Bayou?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Little Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.