US0165 over Creek
PoorLa Salle Parish, Louisiana · .9 MI North of LA 125 Spu · Structure no. 583000150505482
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 216 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,518
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US0165 over Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US0165 over Creek in La Salle Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 77 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,518 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,869 by 2041. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US0165 over Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is US0165 over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 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 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US0165 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.