US Bridges

US0165 over Union Pacific RR

Fair

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 0.4 MI North of US 90 · Structure no. 072700140200071

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,044 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
3,162
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Union Pacific RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over Union Pacific RR in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,478 by 2041. The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS0165
CrossesUnion Pacific RR
Location0.4 MI North of US 90
RouteU.S. Route 165
CountyJefferson Davis Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.23585, -92.99519
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,044 ft (623 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2021)
Projected traffic3,478 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Union Pacific RR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Union Pacific RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Union Pacific RR carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Union Pacific RR?

The structure is 2,044 ft (623 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Union Pacific RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.