US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Fair

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 1.90 M S of US 84 · Structure no. 583000000580164

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
236 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,518
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0165 over Creek is a concrete slab carrying US0165 over 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 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 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,869 by 2041. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS0165
CrossesCreek
Location1.90 M S of US 84
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.79986, -92.3486
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,518 (2021)
Projected traffic3,869 by 2041
Trucks20%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US0165 over Creek built?

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

What condition is US0165 over Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US0165 over Creek carry?

About 3,518 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US0165 over Creek?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US0165 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.