US Bridges

US0165 over Creek

Good

La Salle Parish, Louisiana · 0.91 Miles North of the L · Structure no. 583000000580165

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
236 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,538
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 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 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
Location0.91 Miles North of the L
RouteU.S. Route 165
Coordinates31.79926, -92.349
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic4,538 (2021)
Projected traffic4,991 by 2041
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Creek carry?

About 4,538 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.