US Bridges

US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux

Good

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana · 2.5 MI N of LA 101 · Structure no. 072700140207002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
118 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,453
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux 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 118 ft (36 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesBayou Arceneaux
Location2.5 MI N of LA 101
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates30.32372, -92.9411
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 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 width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,453 (2021)
Projected traffic9,298 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux carry?

About 8,453 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Bayou Arceneaux?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.