US Bridges

US0165 over Chickasaw Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 2.7 MI NE of US 84 E · Structure no. 583000000580155

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,116
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Chickasaw Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US0165 over Chickasaw Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,116 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,627 by 2041. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS0165
CrossesChickasaw Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of US 84 E
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.84385, -92.2908
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,116 (2021)
Projected traffic5,627 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Chickasaw Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0165 over Chickasaw 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 Chickasaw Creek carry?

About 5,116 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Chickasaw Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Chickasaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.