US Bridges

US0165 over Cockerham Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.55 Miles from Grant Par · Structure no. 583000000580154

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,538
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Cockerham Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US0165 over Cockerham Creek in La Salle 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 4,538 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,991 by 2041. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCockerham Creek
Location0.55 Miles from Grant Par
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.79664, -92.35372
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating82.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,538 (2021)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Cockerham Creek built?

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

What condition is US0165 over Cockerham Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US0165 over Cockerham Creek carry?

About 4,538 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Cockerham Creek?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Cockerham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.